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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.83, 219.73 and 105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.83, 219.73 and 105.74 is: 158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.83 : 219.73 = 105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.83/219.73 = 105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.83x = 219.73 × 105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.83x = 23,233.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,233.71/146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.23

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