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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.81, 147.38 and 62.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.81, 147.38 and 62.55 is: 86.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.81 : 147.38 = 62.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.81/147.38 = 62.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.81x = 147.38 × 62.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.81x = 9,217.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,217.57/106.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.30

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