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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 146.40 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 146.40 and 71.44 is: 98.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 146.40 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/146.40 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 146.40 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 10,458.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,458.82/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.67

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