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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.16, 146.58 and 84.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.16, 146.58 and 84.29 is: 116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.16 : 146.58 = 84.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.16/146.58 = 84.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.16x = 146.58 × 84.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.16x = 12,355.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,355.23/106.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.38

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