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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.44, 219.66 and 104.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.44, 219.66 and 104.59 is: 156.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.44 : 219.66 = 104.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.44/219.66 = 104.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.44x = 219.66 × 104.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.44x = 22,974.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,974.24/146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.89

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