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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.04, 146.54 and 86.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.04, 146.54 and 86.33 is: 119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.04 : 146.54 = 86.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.04/146.54 = 86.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.04x = 146.54 × 86.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.04x = 12,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,650.80/106.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.30

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