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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.23, 146.62 and 95.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.23, 146.62 and 95.29 is: 131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.23 : 146.62 = 95.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.23/146.62 = 95.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.23x = 146.62 × 95.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.23x = 13,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,971.42/106.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.52

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