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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.62, 147.06 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.62, 147.06 and 73.89 is: 101.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.62 : 147.06 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.62/147.06 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.62x = 147.06 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.62x = 10,866.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,866.26/106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.92

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