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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.32, 219.18 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.32, 219.18 and 105.82 is: 158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.32 : 219.18 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.32/219.18 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.32x = 219.18 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.32x = 23,193.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,193.63/146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.51

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