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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.13, 146.45 and 62.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.13, 146.45 and 62.45 is: 86.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.13 : 146.45 = 62.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.13/146.45 = 62.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.13x = 146.45 × 62.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.13x = 9,145.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,145.80/106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.18

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