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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.97, 147.62 and 60.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.97, 147.62 and 60.33 is: 83.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.97 : 147.62 = 60.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.97/147.62 = 60.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.97x = 147.62 × 60.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.97x = 8,905.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,905.61/106.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.26

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