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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.81, 147.32 and 65.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.81, 147.32 and 65.32 is: 90.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.81 : 147.32 = 65.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.81/147.32 = 65.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.81x = 147.32 × 65.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.81x = 9,622.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,622.21/106.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.09

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