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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.66, 147.24 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.66, 147.24 and 92.86 is: 128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.66 : 147.24 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.66/147.24 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.66x = 147.24 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.66x = 13,672.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,672.71/106.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.19

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