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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 220.45 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 220.45 and 103.86 is: 155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 220.45 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/220.45 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 220.45 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 22,896.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,896.94/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.85

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