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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.20, 145.20 and 65.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.20, 145.20 and 65.90 is: 90.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.20 : 145.20 = 65.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.20/145.20 = 65.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.20x = 145.20 × 65.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.20x = 9,567.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,567.95/105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.95

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