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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.07, 146.34 and 62.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.07, 146.34 and 62.40 is: 86.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.07 : 146.34 = 62.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.07/146.34 = 62.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.07x = 146.34 × 62.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.07x = 9,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,131.62/106.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.09

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