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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.22, 146.57 and 66.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.22, 146.57 and 66.87 is: 92.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.22 : 146.57 = 66.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.22/146.57 = 66.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.22x = 146.57 × 66.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.22x = 9,800.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,800.80/106.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.27

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