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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.80, 147 and 79.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.80, 147 and 79.14 is: 108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.80 : 147 = 79.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.80/147 = 79.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.80x = 147 × 79.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.80x = 11,633.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,633.58/106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.93

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