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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.48, 145.48 and 66.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.48, 145.48 and 66.68 is: 91.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.48 : 145.48 = 66.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.48/145.48 = 66.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.48x = 145.48 × 66.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.48x = 9,700.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,700.61/105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.97

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