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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.14, 220.05 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.14, 220.05 and 105.84 is: 159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.14 : 220.05 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.14/220.05 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.14x = 220.05 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.14x = 23,290.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,290.09/146.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.37

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