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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.32, 146.74 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.32, 146.74 and 81.82 is: 112.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.32 : 146.74 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.32/146.74 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.32x = 146.74 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.32x = 12,005.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,005.70/106.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.92

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