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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.16, 218.90 and 105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.16, 218.90 and 105.61 is: 158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.16 : 218.90 = 105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.16/218.90 = 105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.16x = 218.90 × 105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.16x = 23,118.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,118.03/146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.17

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