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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.78, 220.32 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.78, 220.32 and 106.44 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.78 : 220.32 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.78/220.32 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.78x = 220.32 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.78x = 23,450.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,450.86/146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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