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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.16, 146.48 and 68.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.16, 146.48 and 68.82 is: 94.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.16 : 146.48 = 68.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.16/146.48 = 68.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.16x = 146.48 × 68.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.16x = 10,080.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,080.75/106.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.96

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