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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.26, 146.64 and 62.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.26, 146.64 and 62.59 is: 86.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.26 : 146.64 = 62.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.26/146.64 = 62.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.26x = 146.64 × 62.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.26x = 9,178.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,178.20/106.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.37

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