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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.84, 147.36 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.84, 147.36 and 71.88 is: 99.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.84 : 147.36 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.84/147.36 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.84x = 147.36 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.84x = 10,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,592.24/106.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.14

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