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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.82, 147.44 and 68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.82, 147.44 and 68 is: 93.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.82 : 147.44 = 68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.82/147.44 = 68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.82x = 147.44 × 68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.82x = 10,025.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,025.92/106.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.86

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