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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.69, 145.96 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.69, 145.96 and 68.87 is: 95.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.69 : 145.96 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.69/145.96 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.69x = 145.96 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.69x = 10,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,052.30/105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.11

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