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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.73, 147.33 and 71.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.73, 147.33 and 71.74 is: 99.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.73 : 147.33 = 71.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.73/147.33 = 71.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.73x = 147.33 × 71.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.73x = 10,569.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,569.64/106.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.03

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