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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.48, 219.84 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.48, 219.84 and 108 is: 162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.48 : 219.84 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.48/219.84 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.48x = 219.84 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.48x = 23,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,742.72/146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.09

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