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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.90, 147.52 and 60.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.90, 147.52 and 60.27 is: 83.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.90 : 147.52 = 60.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.90/147.52 = 60.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.90x = 147.52 × 60.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.90x = 8,891.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,891.38/106.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.18

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