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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.40, 219.60 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.40, 219.60 and 105.72 is: 158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.40 : 219.60 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.40/219.60 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.40x = 219.60 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.40x = 23,216.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,216.11/146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.58

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