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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.66, 147.24 and 84.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.66, 147.24 and 84.82 is: 117.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.66 : 147.24 = 84.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.66/147.24 = 84.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.66x = 147.24 × 84.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.66x = 12,488.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,488.90/106.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.09

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