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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 146.66 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 146.66 and 90.42 is: 125.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 146.66 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/146.66 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 146.66 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 13,261.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,261.00/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.10

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