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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.68, 145.74 and 97.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.68, 145.74 and 97.41 is: 134.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.68 : 145.74 = 97.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.68/145.74 = 97.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.68x = 145.74 × 97.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.68x = 14,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,195.74/105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.32

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