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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.79, 147.33 and 75.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.79, 147.33 and 75.74 is: 104.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.79 : 147.33 = 75.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.79/147.33 = 75.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.79x = 147.33 × 75.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.79x = 11,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,158.77/106.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.49

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