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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.96, 145.04 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.96, 145.04 and 102.68 is: 140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.96 : 145.04 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.96/145.04 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.96x = 145.04 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.96x = 14,892.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,892.71/105.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.55

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