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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.86, 219.86 and 105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.86, 219.86 and 105.94 is: 158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.86 : 219.86 = 105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.86/219.86 = 105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.86x = 219.86 × 105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.86x = 23,291.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,291.97/146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.60

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