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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.27, 146.55 and 90.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.27, 146.55 and 90.78 is: 125.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.27 : 146.55 = 90.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.27/146.55 = 90.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.27x = 146.55 × 90.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.27x = 13,303.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,303.81/106.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.19

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