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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.21, 146.45 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.21, 146.45 and 92.27 is: 127.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.21 : 146.45 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.21/146.45 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.21x = 146.45 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.21x = 13,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,512.94/106.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.23

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