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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.44, 146.91 and 83.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.44, 146.91 and 83.19 is: 114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.44 : 146.91 = 83.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.44/146.91 = 83.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.44x = 146.91 × 83.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.44x = 12,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,221.44/106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.82

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