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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.74, 146.03 and 68.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.74, 146.03 and 68.47 is: 94.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.74 : 146.03 = 68.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.74/146.03 = 68.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.74x = 146.03 × 68.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.74x = 9,997.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,997.97/105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.55

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