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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.61, 145.72 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.61, 145.72 and 66.25 is: 91.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.61 : 145.72 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.61/145.72 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.61x = 145.72 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.61x = 9,653.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,653.95/105.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.41

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