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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.46, 219.82 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.46, 219.82 and 105.96 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.46 : 219.82 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.46/219.82 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.46x = 219.82 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.46x = 23,292.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,292.13/146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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