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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.59, 146.81 and 81.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.59, 146.81 and 81.98 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.59 : 146.81 = 81.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.59/146.81 = 81.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.59x = 146.81 × 81.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.59x = 12,035.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,035.48/106.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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