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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.55, 146.96 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.55, 146.96 and 91.82 is: 126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.55 : 146.96 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.55/146.96 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.55x = 146.96 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.55x = 13,493.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,493.78/106.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.65

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