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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.26, 146.54 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.26, 146.54 and 92.42 is: 127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.26 : 146.54 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.26/146.54 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.26x = 146.54 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.26x = 13,543.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,543.23/106.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.45

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