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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.82, 147.24 and 71.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.82, 147.24 and 71.84 is: 99.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.82 : 147.24 = 71.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.82/147.24 = 71.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.82x = 147.24 × 71.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.82x = 10,578.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,578.08/106.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.02

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