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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.08, 218.64 and 109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.08, 218.64 and 109.92 is: 164.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.08 : 218.64 = 109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.08/218.64 = 109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.08x = 218.64 × 109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.08x = 24,032.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,032.91/146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.52

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