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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.89, 147.45 and 102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.89, 147.45 and 102.75 is: 141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.89 : 147.45 = 102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.89/147.45 = 102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.89x = 147.45 × 102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.89x = 15,150.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,150.49/106.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.74

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