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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.64, 145.85 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.64, 145.85 and 66.88 is: 92.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.64 : 145.85 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.64/145.85 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.64x = 145.85 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.64x = 9,754.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,754.45/105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.34

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