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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.35, 146.72 and 66.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.35, 146.72 and 66.99 is: 92.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.35 : 146.72 = 66.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.35/146.72 = 66.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.35x = 146.72 × 66.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.35x = 9,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,828.77/106.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.42

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