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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.22, 146.62 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.22, 146.62 and 71.26 is: 98.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.22 : 146.62 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.22/146.62 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.22x = 146.62 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.22x = 10,448.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,448.14/106.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.36

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