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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.65, 147 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.65, 147 and 73.83 is: 101.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.65 : 147 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.65/147 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.65x = 147 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.65x = 10,853.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,853.01/106.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.76

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