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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 220.02 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 220.02 and 106.12 is: 159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 220.02 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/220.02 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 220.02 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 23,348.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,348.52/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.05

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