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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.59, 145.68 and 68.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.59, 145.68 and 68.73 is: 94.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.59 : 145.68 = 68.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.59/145.68 = 68.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.59x = 145.68 × 68.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.59x = 10,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012.59/105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.83

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