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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.02, 146.36 and 81.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.02, 146.36 and 81.54 is: 112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.02 : 146.36 = 81.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.02/146.36 = 81.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.02x = 146.36 × 81.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.02x = 11,933.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,933.79/106.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.56

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