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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.73, 147.30 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.73, 147.30 and 74.06 is: 102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.73 : 147.30 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.73/147.30 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.73x = 147.30 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.73x = 10,909.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,909.82/106.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.21

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