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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.29, 146.54 and 76.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.29, 146.54 and 76.83 is: 105.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.29 : 146.54 = 76.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.29/146.54 = 76.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.29x = 146.54 × 76.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.29x = 11,257.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,257.94/106.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.92

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