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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.62, 147.11 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.62, 147.11 and 92.78 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.62 : 147.11 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.62/147.11 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.62x = 147.11 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.62x = 13,649.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,649.12/106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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