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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.44, 146.88 and 81.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.44, 146.88 and 81.92 is: 113.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.44 : 146.88 = 81.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.44/146.88 = 81.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.44x = 146.88 × 81.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.44x = 12,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,032.41/106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.04

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