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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.68, 147 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.68, 147 and 99.96 is: 137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.68 : 147 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.68/147 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.68x = 147 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.68x = 14,694.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,694.12/106.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.74

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