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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.88, 147.49 and 68.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.88, 147.49 and 68.06 is: 93.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.88 : 147.49 = 68.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.88/147.49 = 68.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.88x = 147.49 × 68.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.88x = 10,038.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,038.37/106.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.93

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