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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.62, 146.81 and 90.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.62, 146.81 and 90.21 is: 124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.62 : 146.81 = 90.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.62/146.81 = 90.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.62x = 146.81 × 90.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.62x = 13,244.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,244.51/106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.23

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