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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.83, 147.23 and 86.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.83, 147.23 and 86.17 is: 118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.83 : 147.23 = 86.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.83/147.23 = 86.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.83x = 147.23 × 86.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.83x = 12,686.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,686.81/106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.76

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