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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.12, 218.67 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.12, 218.67 and 105.62 is: 158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.12 : 218.67 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.12/218.67 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.12x = 218.67 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.12x = 23,094.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,094.83/146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.06

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