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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.22, 146.52 and 78.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.22, 146.52 and 78.68 is: 108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.22 : 146.52 = 78.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.22/146.52 = 78.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.22x = 146.52 × 78.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.22x = 11,527.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,527.46/106.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.53

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