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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.24, 145.17 and 65.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.24, 145.17 and 65.90 is: 90.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.24 : 145.17 = 65.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.24/145.17 = 65.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.24x = 145.17 × 65.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.24x = 9,565.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,565.98/105.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.90

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