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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.66, 147.98 and 105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.66, 147.98 and 105.73 is: 146.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.66 : 147.98 = 105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.66/147.98 = 105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.66x = 147.98 × 105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.66x = 15,645.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,645.93/106.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.69

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