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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.15, 146.32 and 84.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.15, 146.32 and 84.28 is: 116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.15 : 146.32 = 84.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.15/146.32 = 84.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.15x = 146.32 × 84.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.15x = 12,331.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,331.85/106.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.17

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