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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.54, 219.35 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.54, 219.35 and 108.02 is: 161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.54 : 219.35 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.54/219.35 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.54x = 219.35 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.54x = 23,692.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,692.55/146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.69

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