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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.09, 144.97 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.09, 144.97 and 66.25 is: 91.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.09 : 144.97 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.09/144.97 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.09x = 144.97 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.09x = 9,604.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,604.26/105.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.39

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