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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.28, 146.65 and 71.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.28, 146.65 and 71.35 is: 98.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.28 : 146.65 = 71.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.28/146.65 = 71.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.28x = 146.65 × 71.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.28x = 10,462.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,462.74/106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.45

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