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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.14, 146.52 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.14, 146.52 and 80.28 is: 110.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.14 : 146.52 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.14/146.52 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.14x = 146.52 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.14x = 11,762.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,762.63/106.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.82

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