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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.75, 146.02 and 68.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.75, 146.02 and 68.97 is: 95.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.75 : 146.02 = 68.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.75/146.02 = 68.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.75x = 146.02 × 68.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.75x = 10,071.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,071.00/105.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.23

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