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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.68, 145.80 and 61.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.68, 145.80 and 61.40 is: 84.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.68 : 145.80 = 61.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.68/145.80 = 61.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.68x = 145.80 × 61.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.68x = 8,952.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,952.12/105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.71

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