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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.39, 146.70 and 71.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.39, 146.70 and 71.42 is: 98.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.39 : 146.70 = 71.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.39/146.70 = 71.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.39x = 146.70 × 71.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.39x = 10,476.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,476.58/106.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.48

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