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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.18, 146.53 and 62.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.18, 146.53 and 62.52 is: 86.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.18 : 146.53 = 62.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.18/146.53 = 62.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.18x = 146.53 × 62.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.18x = 9,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,161.06/106.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.28

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