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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.33, 146.55 and 85.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.33, 146.55 and 85.67 is: 118.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.33 : 146.55 = 85.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.33/146.55 = 85.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.33x = 146.55 × 85.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.33x = 12,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,554.94/106.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.08

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