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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.23, 146.67 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.23, 146.67 and 92.58 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.23 : 146.67 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.23/146.67 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.23x = 146.67 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.23x = 13,578.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,578.71/106.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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