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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.74, 145.81 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.74, 145.81 and 68.88 is: 94.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.74 : 145.81 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.74/145.81 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.74x = 145.81 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.74x = 10,044.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,044.06/105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.99

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