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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.71, 145.90 and 65.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.71, 145.90 and 65.91 is: 90.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.71 : 145.90 = 65.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.71/145.90 = 65.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.71x = 145.90 × 65.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.71x = 9,616.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,616.90/105.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.98

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