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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.50, 147 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.50, 147 and 67.18 is: 92.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.50 : 147 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.50/147 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.50x = 147 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.50x = 9,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,875.46/106.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.73

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