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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.54, 148.94 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.54, 148.94 and 106.62 is: 146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.54 : 148.94 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.54/148.94 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.54x = 148.94 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.54x = 15,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,879.45/108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.30

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