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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.71, 219.29 and 107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.71, 219.29 and 107.97 is: 161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.71 : 219.29 = 107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.71/219.29 = 107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.71x = 219.29 × 107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.71x = 23,676.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,676.74/146.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.38

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