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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.40, 219.65 and 108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.40, 219.65 and 108.07 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.40 : 219.65 = 108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.40/219.65 = 108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.40x = 219.65 × 108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.40x = 23,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,737.58/146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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