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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 146.34 and 80.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 146.34 and 80.08 is: 110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 146.34 = 80.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/146.34 = 80.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 146.34 × 80.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 11,718.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,718.91/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.56

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