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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.71, 145.89 and 66.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.71, 145.89 and 66.38 is: 91.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.71 : 145.89 = 66.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.71/145.89 = 66.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.71x = 145.89 × 66.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.71x = 9,683.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,683.45/105.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.61

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