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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.94, 147.50 and 74.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.94, 147.50 and 74.20 is: 102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.94 : 147.50 = 74.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.94/147.50 = 74.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.94x = 147.50 × 74.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.94x = 10,944.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,944.50/106.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.34

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