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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.95, 147.49 and 85.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.95, 147.49 and 85.08 is: 117.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.95 : 147.49 = 85.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.95/147.49 = 85.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.95x = 147.49 × 85.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.95x = 12,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,548.45/106.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.33

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