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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 146.13 and 74.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 146.13 and 74.95 is: 103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 146.13 = 74.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/146.13 = 74.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 146.13 × 74.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 10,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,952.44/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.32

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