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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.28, 146.22 and 91.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.28, 146.22 and 91.70 is: 126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.28 : 146.22 = 91.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.28/146.22 = 91.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.28x = 146.22 × 91.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.28x = 13,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,408.37/106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.16

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