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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.89, 147.57 and 71.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.89, 147.57 and 71.94 is: 99.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.89 : 147.57 = 71.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.89/147.57 = 71.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.89x = 147.57 × 71.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.89x = 10,616.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,616.19/106.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.32

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