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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.68, 147.36 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.68, 147.36 and 95.76 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.68 : 147.36 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.68/147.36 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.68x = 147.36 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.68x = 14,111.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,111.19/106.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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