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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.88, 147.12 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.88, 147.12 and 92.22 is: 126.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.88 : 147.12 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.88/147.12 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.88x = 147.12 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.88x = 13,567.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,567.41/106.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.95

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