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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 146.28 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 146.28 and 67.18 is: 92.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 146.28 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/146.28 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 146.28 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 9,827.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,827.09/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.71

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