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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.08, 218.60 and 107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.08, 218.60 and 107.47 is: 160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.08 : 218.60 = 107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.08/218.60 = 107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.08x = 218.60 × 107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.08x = 23,492.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,492.40/146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.82

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