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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.67, 147.27 and 71.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.67, 147.27 and 71.77 is: 99.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.67 : 147.27 = 71.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.67/147.27 = 71.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.67x = 147.27 × 71.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.67x = 10,569.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,569.57/106.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.09

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