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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.83, 147.36 and 65.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.83, 147.36 and 65.37 is: 90.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.83 : 147.36 = 65.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.83/147.36 = 65.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.83x = 147.36 × 65.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.83x = 9,632.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,632.92/106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.17

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