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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.17, 146.28 and 81.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.17, 146.28 and 81.23 is: 111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.17 : 146.28 = 81.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.17/146.28 = 81.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.17x = 146.28 × 81.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.17x = 11,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,882.32/106.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.92

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