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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.12, 146.44 and 59.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.12, 146.44 and 59.49 is: 82.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.12 : 146.44 = 59.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.12/146.44 = 59.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.12x = 146.44 × 59.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.12x = 8,711.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,711.97/106.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.10

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