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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.97, 147.70 and 65.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.97, 147.70 and 65.58 is: 90.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.97 : 147.70 = 65.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.97/147.70 = 65.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.97x = 147.70 × 65.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.97x = 9,686.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,686.00/106.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.55

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