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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.27, 146.61 and 66.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.27, 146.61 and 66.92 is: 92.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.27 : 146.61 = 66.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.27/146.61 = 66.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.27x = 146.61 × 66.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.27x = 9,810.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,810.41/106.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.32

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