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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.56, 145.68 and 66.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.56, 145.68 and 66.68 is: 92.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.56 : 145.68 = 66.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.56/145.68 = 66.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.56x = 145.68 × 66.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.56x = 9,713.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,713.94/105.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.02

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