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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 220.19 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 220.19 and 106.20 is: 159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 220.19 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/220.19 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 220.19 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 23,383.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,383.65/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.40

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