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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.63, 145.76 and 61.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.63, 145.76 and 61.96 is: 85.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.63 : 145.76 = 61.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.63/145.76 = 61.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.63x = 145.76 × 61.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.63x = 9,030.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,030.25/105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.49

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