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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.88, 147.44 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.88, 147.44 and 68.08 is: 93.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.88 : 147.44 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.88/147.44 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.88x = 147.44 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.88x = 10,037.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,037.72/106.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.92

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