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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.74, 145.86 and 66.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.74, 145.86 and 66.42 is: 91.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.74 : 145.86 = 66.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.74/145.86 = 66.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.74x = 145.86 × 66.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.74x = 9,688.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,688.02/105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.62

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