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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.89, 147.74 and 82.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.89, 147.74 and 82.32 is: 113.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.89 : 147.74 = 82.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.89/147.74 = 82.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.89x = 147.74 × 82.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.89x = 12,161.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,161.55/106.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.78

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