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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.63, 147.14 and 60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.63, 147.14 and 60 is: 82.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.63 : 147.14 = 60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.63/147.14 = 60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.63x = 147.14 × 60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.63x = 8,828.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,828.40/106.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.79

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