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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.72, 145.88 and 68.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.72, 145.88 and 68.84 is: 94.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.72 : 145.88 = 68.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.72/145.88 = 68.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.72x = 145.88 × 68.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.72x = 10,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,042.38/105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.99

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