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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.22, 145.17 and 65.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.22, 145.17 and 65.86 is: 90.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.22 : 145.17 = 65.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.22/145.17 = 65.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.22x = 145.17 × 65.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.22x = 9,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,560.90/105.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.87

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