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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.86, 220.39 and 108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.86, 220.39 and 108.36 is: 162.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.86 : 220.39 = 108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.86/220.39 = 108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.86x = 220.39 × 108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.86x = 23,881.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,881.46/146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.61

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