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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.59, 145.64 and 64.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.59, 145.64 and 64.11 is: 88.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.59 : 145.64 = 64.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.59/145.64 = 64.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.59x = 145.64 × 64.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.59x = 9,336.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,336.66/105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.43

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