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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.66, 146.88 and 84.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.66, 146.88 and 84.76 is: 116.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.66 : 146.88 = 84.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.66/146.88 = 84.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.66x = 146.88 × 84.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.66x = 12,449.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,449.55/106.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.72

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