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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.52, 146.86 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.52, 146.86 and 92.85 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.52 : 146.86 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.52/146.86 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.52x = 146.86 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.52x = 13,635.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,635.69/106.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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