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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.92, 147.25 and 82.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.92, 147.25 and 82.32 is: 113.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.92 : 147.25 = 82.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.92/147.25 = 82.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.92x = 147.25 × 82.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.92x = 12,121.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,121.17/106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.37

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