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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.58, 145.67 and 61.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.58, 145.67 and 61.90 is: 85.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.58 : 145.67 = 61.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.58/145.67 = 61.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.58x = 145.67 × 61.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.58x = 9,016.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,016.97/105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.40

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