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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.22, 219.32 and 105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.22, 219.32 and 105.51 is: 158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.22 : 219.32 = 105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.22/219.32 = 105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.22x = 219.32 × 105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.22x = 23,140.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,140.45/146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.26

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