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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.74, 145.83 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.74, 145.83 and 68.86 is: 94.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.74 : 145.83 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.74/145.83 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.74x = 145.83 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.74x = 10,041.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,041.78/105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.96

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