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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.17, 146.23 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.17, 146.23 and 92.26 is: 127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.17 : 146.23 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.17/146.23 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.17x = 146.23 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.17x = 13,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,491.18/106.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.07

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