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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.18, 146.40 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.18, 146.40 and 90.59 is: 124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.18 : 146.40 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.18/146.40 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.18x = 146.40 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.18x = 13,262.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,262.35/106.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.90

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