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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.64, 145.67 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.64, 145.67 and 68.78 is: 94.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.64 : 145.67 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.64/145.67 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.64x = 145.67 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.64x = 10,019.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,019.20/105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.85

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