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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.07, 146.36 and 81.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.07, 146.36 and 81.47 is: 112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.07 : 146.36 = 81.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.07/146.36 = 81.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.07x = 146.36 × 81.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.07x = 11,922.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,922.81/106.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.41

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