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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.02, 144.91 and 65.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.02, 144.91 and 65.61 is: 90.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.02 : 144.91 = 65.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.02/144.91 = 65.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.02x = 144.91 × 65.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.02x = 9,507.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,507.38/105.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.53

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