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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.59, 146.97 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.59, 146.97 and 93.44 is: 128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.59 : 146.97 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.59/146.97 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.59x = 146.97 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.59x = 13,732.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,732.88/106.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.84

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