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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.62, 147.14 and 60.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.62, 147.14 and 60.62 is: 83.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.62 : 147.14 = 60.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.62/147.14 = 60.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.62x = 147.14 × 60.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.62x = 8,919.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,919.63/106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.66

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