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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.19, 218.48 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.19, 218.48 and 107.22 is: 160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.19 : 218.48 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.19/218.48 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.19x = 218.48 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.19x = 23,424.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,424.89/146.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.24

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