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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.62, 145.82 and 68.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.62, 145.82 and 68.83 is: 95.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.62 : 145.82 = 68.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.62/145.82 = 68.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.62x = 145.82 × 68.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.62x = 10,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,036.79/105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.03

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