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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.22, 145.16 and 66.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.22, 145.16 and 66.40 is: 91.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.22 : 145.16 = 66.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.22/145.16 = 66.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.22x = 145.16 × 66.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.22x = 9,638.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,638.62/105.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.60

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