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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.51, 146.66 and 90.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.51, 146.66 and 90.94 is: 125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.51 : 146.66 = 90.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.51/146.66 = 90.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.51x = 146.66 × 90.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.51x = 13,337.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,337.26/106.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.22

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