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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 145.03 and 65.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 145.03 and 65.77 is: 90.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 145.03 = 65.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/145.03 = 65.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 145.03 × 65.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 9,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,538.62/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.70

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