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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.68, 145.71 and 74.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.68, 145.71 and 74.54 is: 102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.68 : 145.71 = 74.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.68/145.71 = 74.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.68x = 145.71 × 74.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.68x = 10,861.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,861.59/105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.78

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