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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.61, 146.74 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.61, 146.74 and 92.73 is: 127.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.61 : 146.74 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.61/146.74 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.61x = 146.74 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.61x = 13,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,606.74/106.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.63

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