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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.13, 146.42 and 59.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.13, 146.42 and 59.50 is: 82.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.13 : 146.42 = 59.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.13/146.42 = 59.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.13x = 146.42 × 59.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.13x = 8,711.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,711.61/106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.09

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