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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.34, 146.73 and 59.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.34, 146.73 and 59.71 is: 82.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.34 : 146.73 = 59.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.34/146.73 = 59.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.34x = 146.73 × 59.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.34x = 8,761.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,761.96/106.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.39

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