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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.66, 145.74 and 66.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.66, 145.74 and 66.34 is: 91.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.66 : 145.74 = 66.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.66/145.74 = 66.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.66x = 145.74 × 66.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.66x = 9,668.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,668.39/105.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.50

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