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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.03, 146.31 and 59.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.03, 146.31 and 59.40 is: 81.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.03 : 146.31 = 59.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.03/146.31 = 59.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.03x = 146.31 × 59.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.03x = 8,690.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,690.08/106.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.96

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