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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 243 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 243 and 106.14 is: 146.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 243 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/243 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 243 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 25,792.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,792.02/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.46

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