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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.39, 147.09 and 81.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.39, 147.09 and 81.91 is: 113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.39 : 147.09 = 81.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.39/147.09 = 81.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.39x = 147.09 × 81.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.39x = 12,048.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,048.14/106.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.25

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