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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.80, 145.96 and 66.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.80, 145.96 and 66.42 is: 91.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.80 : 145.96 = 66.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.80/145.96 = 66.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.80x = 145.96 × 66.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.80x = 9,694.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,694.50/105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.63

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