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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.96, 146.28 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.96, 146.28 and 66.66 is: 92.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.96 : 146.28 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.96/146.28 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.96x = 146.28 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.96x = 9,751.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,751.02/105.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.03

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