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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.82, 147.36 and 82.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.82, 147.36 and 82.28 is: 113.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.82 : 147.36 = 82.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.82/147.36 = 82.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.82x = 147.36 × 82.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.82x = 12,124.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,124.78/106.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.51

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