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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.86, 219.66 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.86, 219.66 and 106.18 is: 158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.86 : 219.66 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.86/219.66 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.86x = 219.66 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.86x = 23,323.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,323.50/146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.81

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