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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.18, 219.65 and 105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.18, 219.65 and 105.89 is: 159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.18 : 219.65 = 105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.18/219.65 = 105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.18x = 219.65 × 105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.18x = 23,257.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,257.11/146.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.10

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