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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.92, 147.32 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.92, 147.32 and 74.12 is: 102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.92 : 147.32 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.92/147.32 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.92x = 147.32 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.92x = 10,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,919.36/106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.13

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