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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.42, 146.81 and 69.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.42, 146.81 and 69.07 is: 95.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.42 : 146.81 = 69.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.42/146.81 = 69.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.42x = 146.81 × 69.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.42x = 10,140.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,140.17/106.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.28

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