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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.63, 147.92 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.63, 147.92 and 101.16 is: 140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.63 : 147.92 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.63/147.92 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.63x = 147.92 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.63x = 14,963.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,963.08/106.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.33

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