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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.28, 145.32 and 66.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.28, 145.32 and 66.40 is: 91.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.28 : 145.32 = 66.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.28/145.32 = 66.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.28x = 145.32 × 66.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.28x = 9,649.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,649.25/105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.65

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