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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.84, 146.54 and 104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.84, 146.54 and 104.14 is: 142.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.84 : 146.54 = 104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.84/146.54 = 104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.84x = 146.54 × 104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.84x = 15,260.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,260.68/106.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.84

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