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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.17, 219.21 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.17, 219.21 and 105.58 is: 158.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.17 : 219.21 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.17/219.21 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.17x = 219.21 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.17x = 23,144.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,144.19/146.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.34

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