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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.78, 147.26 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.78, 147.26 and 90.44 is: 124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.78 : 147.26 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.78/147.26 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.78x = 147.26 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.78x = 13,318.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,318.19/106.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.73

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