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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.16, 218.36 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.16, 218.36 and 106.92 is: 159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.16 : 218.36 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.16/218.36 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.16x = 218.36 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.16x = 23,347.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,347.05/146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.74

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