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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.46, 146.85 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.46, 146.85 and 91.88 is: 126.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.46 : 146.85 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.46/146.85 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.46x = 146.85 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.46x = 13,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,491.84/106.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.74

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