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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.18, 146.21 and 81.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.18, 146.21 and 81.47 is: 112.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.18 : 146.21 = 81.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.18/146.21 = 81.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.18x = 146.21 × 81.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.18x = 11,911.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,911.69/106.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.19

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