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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.69, 145.97 and 85.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.69, 145.97 and 85.11 is: 117.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.69 : 145.97 = 85.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.69/145.97 = 85.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.69x = 145.97 × 85.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.69x = 12,423.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,423.08/105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.54

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