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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.92, 147.60 and 83.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.92, 147.60 and 83.56 is: 115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.92 : 147.60 = 83.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.92/147.60 = 83.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.92x = 147.60 × 83.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.92x = 12,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,333.46/106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.35

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