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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.31, 146.52 and 78.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.31, 146.52 and 78.59 is: 108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.31 : 146.52 = 78.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.31/146.52 = 78.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.31x = 146.52 × 78.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.31x = 11,514.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,514.27/106.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.31

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