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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.39, 145.41 and 66.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.39, 145.41 and 66.57 is: 91.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.39 : 145.41 = 66.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.39/145.41 = 66.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.39x = 145.41 × 66.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.39x = 9,679.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,679.94/105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.85

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