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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.71, 145.72 and 68.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.71, 145.72 and 68.81 is: 94.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.71 : 145.72 = 68.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.71/145.72 = 68.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.71x = 145.72 × 68.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.71x = 10,026.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,026.35/105.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.85

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