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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.44, 146.89 and 59.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.44, 146.89 and 59.82 is: 82.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.44 : 146.89 = 59.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.44/146.89 = 59.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.44x = 146.89 × 59.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.44x = 8,786.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,786.96/106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.55

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