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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.26, 146.52 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.26, 146.52 and 85.47 is: 117.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.26 : 146.52 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.26/146.52 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.26x = 146.52 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.26x = 12,523.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,523.06/106.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.85

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