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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 219.56 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 219.56 and 105.45 is: 157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 219.56 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/219.56 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 219.56 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 23,152.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,152.07/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.82

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