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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.62, 146.92 and 88.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.62, 146.92 and 88.33 is: 121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.62 : 146.92 = 88.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.62/146.92 = 88.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.62x = 146.92 × 88.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.62x = 12,977.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,977.44/106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.72

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