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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.77, 147.39 and 74.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.77, 147.39 and 74.19 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.77 : 147.39 = 74.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.77/147.39 = 74.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.77x = 147.39 × 74.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.77x = 10,934.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,934.86/106.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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