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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.12, 146.34 and 88.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.12, 146.34 and 88.84 is: 122.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.12 : 146.34 = 88.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.12/146.34 = 88.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.12x = 146.34 × 88.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.12x = 13,000.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,000.85/106.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.51

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