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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.59, 145.71 and 61.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.59, 145.71 and 61.94 is: 85.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.59 : 145.71 = 61.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.59/145.71 = 61.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.59x = 145.71 × 61.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.59x = 9,024.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,024.55/105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.47

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