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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.41, 219.65 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.41, 219.65 and 108.41 is: 162.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.41 : 219.65 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.41/219.65 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.41x = 219.65 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.41x = 23,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,810.62/146.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.63

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