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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.51, 146.93 and 69.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.51, 146.93 and 69.69 is: 96.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.51 : 146.93 = 69.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.51/146.93 = 69.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.51x = 146.93 × 69.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.51x = 10,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,239.55/106.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.14

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