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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.47, 146.66 and 73.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.47, 146.66 and 73.67 is: 101.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.47 : 146.66 = 73.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.47/146.66 = 73.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.47x = 146.66 × 73.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.47x = 10,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,803.34/106.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.47

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