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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.38, 218.76 and 107.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.38, 218.76 and 107.94 is: 161.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.38 : 218.76 = 107.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.38/218.76 = 107.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.38x = 218.76 × 107.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.38x = 23,612.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,612.95/146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.31

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