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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.53, 146.94 and 71.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.53, 146.94 and 71.61 is: 98.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.53 : 146.94 = 71.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.53/146.94 = 71.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.53x = 146.94 × 71.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.53x = 10,522.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,522.37/106.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.77

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