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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.23, 146.49 and 69.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.23, 146.49 and 69.39 is: 95.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.23 : 146.49 = 69.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.23/146.49 = 69.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.23x = 146.49 × 69.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.23x = 10,164.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,164.94/106.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.69

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