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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.72, 220.13 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.72, 220.13 and 105.68 is: 158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.72 : 220.13 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.72/220.13 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.72x = 220.13 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.72x = 23,262.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,262.81/146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.55

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