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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.34, 146.55 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.34, 146.55 and 81.74 is: 112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.34 : 146.55 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.34/146.55 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.34x = 146.55 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.34x = 11,979.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,979.00/106.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.65

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