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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.81, 145.95 and 66.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.81, 145.95 and 66.48 is: 91.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.81 : 145.95 = 66.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.81/145.95 = 66.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.81x = 145.95 × 66.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.81x = 9,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,702.76/105.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.70

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