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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.81, 145.99 and 61.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.81, 145.99 and 61.54 is: 84.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.81 : 145.99 = 61.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.81/145.99 = 61.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.81x = 145.99 × 61.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.81x = 8,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,983.94/105.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.91

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