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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.78, 147.34 and 60.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.78, 147.34 and 60.15 is: 83.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.78 : 147.34 = 60.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.78/147.34 = 60.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.78x = 147.34 × 60.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.78x = 8,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,862.50/106.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.00

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