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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.63, 147.15 and 60.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.63, 147.15 and 60.01 is: 82.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.63 : 147.15 = 60.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.63/147.15 = 60.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.63x = 147.15 × 60.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.63x = 8,830.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,830.10/106.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.81

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