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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.25, 146.64 and 59.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.25, 146.64 and 59.63 is: 82.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.25 : 146.64 = 59.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.25/146.64 = 59.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.25x = 146.64 × 59.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.25x = 8,744.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,744.14/106.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.30

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