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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.61, 145.69 and 68.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.61, 145.69 and 68.77 is: 94.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.61 : 145.69 = 68.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.61/145.69 = 68.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.61x = 145.69 × 68.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.61x = 10,019.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,019.37/105.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.87

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