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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.03, 146.23 and 81.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.03, 146.23 and 81.53 is: 112.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.03 : 146.23 = 81.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.03/146.23 = 81.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.03x = 146.23 × 81.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.03x = 11,922.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,922.13/106.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.44

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