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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.02, 146.34 and 67.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.02, 146.34 and 67.20 is: 92.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.02 : 146.34 = 67.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.02/146.34 = 67.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.02x = 146.34 × 67.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.02x = 9,834.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,834.05/106.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.76

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