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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.89, 147.52 and 65.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.89, 147.52 and 65.44 is: 90.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.89 : 147.52 = 65.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.89/147.52 = 65.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.89x = 147.52 × 65.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.89x = 9,653.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,653.71/106.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.31

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