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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.88, 147.26 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.88, 147.26 and 90.54 is: 124.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.88 : 147.26 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.88/147.26 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.88x = 147.26 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.88x = 13,332.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332.92/106.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.75

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