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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.06, 146.46 and 96.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.06, 146.46 and 96.88 is: 133.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.06 : 146.46 = 96.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.06/146.46 = 96.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.06x = 146.46 × 96.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.06x = 14,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,189.04/106.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.78

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