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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.61, 145.74 and 68.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.61, 145.74 and 68.83 is: 94.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.61 : 145.74 = 68.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.61/145.74 = 68.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.61x = 145.74 × 68.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.61x = 10,032.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,032.00/105.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.99

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