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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 146.28 and 62.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 146.28 and 62.37 is: 86.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 146.28 = 62.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/146.28 = 62.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 146.28 × 62.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 9,123.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,123.48/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.07

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