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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.15, 146.47 and 64.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.15, 146.47 and 64.14 is: 88.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.15 : 146.47 = 64.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.15/146.47 = 64.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.15x = 146.47 × 64.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.15x = 9,394.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,394.59/106.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.50

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