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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.74, 145.83 and 68.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.74, 145.83 and 68.40 is: 94.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.74 : 145.83 = 68.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.74/145.83 = 68.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.74x = 145.83 × 68.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.74x = 9,974.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,974.07/105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.33

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