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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.45, 146.88 and 81.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.45, 146.88 and 81.81 is: 112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.45 : 146.88 = 81.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.45/146.88 = 81.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.45x = 146.88 × 81.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.45x = 12,016.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,016.25/106.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.88

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