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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.79, 145.87 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.79, 145.87 and 68.91 is: 95.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.79 : 145.87 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.79/145.87 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.79x = 145.87 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.79x = 10,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,051.90/105.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.02

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