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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.71, 147.15 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.71, 147.15 and 87 is: 119.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.71 : 147.15 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.71/147.15 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.71x = 147.15 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.71x = 12,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,802.05/106.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.97

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