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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.38, 145.51 and 66.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.38, 145.51 and 66.06 is: 91.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.38 : 145.51 = 66.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.38/145.51 = 66.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.38x = 145.51 × 66.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.38x = 9,612.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,612.39/105.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.22

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