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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 144.96 and 66.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 144.96 and 66.20 is: 91.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 144.96 = 66.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/144.96 = 66.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 144.96 × 66.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 9,596.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,596.35/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.39

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