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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.13, 146.43 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.13, 146.43 and 71.16 is: 98.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.13 : 146.43 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.13/146.43 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.13x = 146.43 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.13x = 10,419.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,419.96/106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.19

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