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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.14, 145.12 and 66.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.14, 145.12 and 66.36 is: 91.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.14 : 145.12 = 66.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.14/145.12 = 66.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.14x = 145.12 × 66.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.14x = 9,630.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,630.16/105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.59

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