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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.84, 219.78 and 106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.84, 219.78 and 106.34 is: 159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.84 : 219.78 = 106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.84/219.78 = 106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.84x = 219.78 × 106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.84x = 23,371.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,371.41/146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.16

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