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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.13, 146.40 and 79.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.13, 146.40 and 79.86 is: 110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.13 : 146.40 = 79.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.13/146.40 = 79.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.13x = 146.40 × 79.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.13x = 11,691.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,691.50/106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.17

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