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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.72, 147.36 and 91.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.72, 147.36 and 91.24 is: 125.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.72 : 147.36 = 91.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.72/147.36 = 91.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.72x = 147.36 × 91.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.72x = 13,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,445.13/106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.99

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