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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.74, 145.92 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.74, 145.92 and 68.93 is: 95.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.74 : 145.92 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.74/145.92 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.74x = 145.92 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.74x = 10,057.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,057.54/105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.12

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