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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.08, 146.32 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.08, 146.32 and 72.88 is: 100.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.08 : 146.32 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.08/146.32 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.08x = 146.32 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.08x = 10,663.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,663.80/106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.53

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