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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.47, 145.55 and 66.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.47, 145.55 and 66.71 is: 92.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.47 : 145.55 = 66.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.47/145.55 = 66.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.47x = 145.55 × 66.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.47x = 9,709.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,709.25/105.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.06

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