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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.47, 146.84 and 96.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.47, 146.84 and 96.75 is: 133.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.47 : 146.84 = 96.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.47/146.84 = 96.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.47x = 146.84 × 96.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.47x = 14,206.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,206.29/106.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.43

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