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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.58, 219.79 and 106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.58, 219.79 and 106.10 is: 159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.58 : 219.79 = 106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.58/219.79 = 106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.58x = 219.79 × 106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.58x = 23,319.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,319.72/146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.09

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