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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.94, 147.60 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.94, 147.60 and 68.12 is: 94.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.94 : 147.60 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.94/147.60 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.94x = 147.60 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.94x = 10,054.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,054.51/106.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.02

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