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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.54, 146.94 and 90.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.54, 146.94 and 90.97 is: 125.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.54 : 146.94 = 90.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.54/146.94 = 90.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.54x = 146.94 × 90.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.54x = 13,367.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,367.51/106.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.47

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