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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.91, 146.17 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.91, 146.17 and 64.50 is: 89.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.91 : 146.17 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.91/146.17 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.91x = 146.17 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.91x = 9,427.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,427.50/105.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.02

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