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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.68, 145.89 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.68, 145.89 and 68.86 is: 95.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.68 : 145.89 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.68/145.89 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.68x = 145.89 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.68x = 10,045.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,045.99/105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.06

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