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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.89, 146.14 and 66.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.89, 146.14 and 66.58 is: 91.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.89 : 146.14 = 66.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.89/146.14 = 66.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.89x = 146.14 × 66.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.89x = 9,730.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,730.00/105.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.89

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