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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 146.22 and 73.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 146.22 and 73.24 is: 101.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 146.22 = 73.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/146.22 = 73.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 146.22 × 73.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 10,709.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,709.15/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.03

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