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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.79, 219.53 and 107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.79, 219.53 and 107.82 is: 161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.79 : 219.53 = 107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.79/219.53 = 107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.79x = 219.53 × 107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.79x = 23,669.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,669.19/146.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.25

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