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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.84, 147.44 and 65.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.84, 147.44 and 65.44 is: 90.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.84 : 147.44 = 65.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.84/147.44 = 65.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.84x = 147.44 × 65.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.84x = 9,648.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,648.47/106.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.31

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