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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.67, 219.85 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.67, 219.85 and 106.28 is: 159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.67 : 219.85 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.67/219.85 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.67x = 219.85 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.67x = 23,365.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,365.66/146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.31

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