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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.21, 219.17 and 107.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.21, 219.17 and 107.85 is: 161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.21 : 219.17 = 107.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.21/219.17 = 107.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.21x = 219.17 × 107.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.21x = 23,636.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,636.95/146.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.67

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