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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.58, 145.77 and 68.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.58, 145.77 and 68.26 is: 94.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.58 : 145.77 = 68.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.58/145.77 = 68.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.58x = 145.77 × 68.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.58x = 9,950.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,950.26/105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.24

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