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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.19, 146.69 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.19, 146.69 and 81.75 is: 112.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.19 : 146.69 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.19/146.69 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.19x = 146.69 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.19x = 11,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,991.50/106.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.93

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