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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.30, 146.55 and 81.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.30, 146.55 and 81.64 is: 112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.30 : 146.55 = 81.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.30/146.55 = 81.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.30x = 146.55 × 81.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.30x = 11,964.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,964.34/106.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.55

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