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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.13, 146.51 and 77.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.13, 146.51 and 77.07 is: 106.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.13 : 146.51 = 77.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.13/146.51 = 77.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.13x = 146.51 × 77.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.13x = 11,291.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,291.14/106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.39

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