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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.86, 147.51 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.86, 147.51 and 68.04 is: 93.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.86 : 147.51 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.86/147.51 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.86x = 147.51 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.86x = 10,036.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,036.58/106.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.92

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