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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.92, 147.29 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.92, 147.29 and 82.22 is: 113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.92 : 147.29 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.92/147.29 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.92x = 147.29 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.92x = 12,109.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,109.04/106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.25

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