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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.60, 218.97 and 105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.60, 218.97 and 105.70 is: 157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.60 : 218.97 = 105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.60/218.97 = 105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.60x = 218.97 × 105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.60x = 23,145.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,145.13/146.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.88

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