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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.63, 145.79 and 61.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.63, 145.79 and 61.97 is: 85.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.63 : 145.79 = 61.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.63/145.79 = 61.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.63x = 145.79 × 61.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.63x = 9,035.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,035.13/105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.54

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