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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.38, 146.76 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.38, 146.76 and 80.24 is: 110.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.38 : 146.76 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.38/146.76 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.38x = 146.76 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.38x = 11,775.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,775.29/106.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.69

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