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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.23, 146.59 and 62.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.23, 146.59 and 62.56 is: 86.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.23 : 146.59 = 62.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.23/146.59 = 62.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.23x = 146.59 × 62.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.23x = 9,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,170.15/106.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.32

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