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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.77, 145.94 and 66.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.77, 145.94 and 66.42 is: 91.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.77 : 145.94 = 66.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.77/145.94 = 66.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.77x = 145.94 × 66.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.77x = 9,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,693.00/105.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.65

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