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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.39, 146.83 and 59.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.39, 146.83 and 59.77 is: 82.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.39 : 146.83 = 59.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.39/146.83 = 59.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.39x = 146.83 × 59.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.39x = 8,776.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,776.03/106.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.49

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