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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.73, 219.87 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.73, 219.87 and 105.96 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.73 : 219.87 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.73/219.87 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.73x = 219.87 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.73x = 23,297.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,297.43/146.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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