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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.80, 147.20 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.80, 147.20 and 94.50 is: 130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.80 : 147.20 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.80/147.20 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.80x = 147.20 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.80x = 13,910.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,910.40/106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.25

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