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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.46, 146.89 and 73.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.46, 146.89 and 73.70 is: 101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.46 : 146.89 = 73.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.46/146.89 = 73.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.46x = 146.89 × 73.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.46x = 10,825.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,825.79/106.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.69

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