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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.24, 146.72 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.24, 146.72 and 94.79 is: 130.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.24 : 146.72 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.24/146.72 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.24x = 146.72 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.24x = 13,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,906.38/106.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.90

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