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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.93, 220.55 and 106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.93, 220.55 and 106.23 is: 159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.93 : 220.55 = 106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.93/220.55 = 106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.93x = 220.55 × 106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.93x = 23,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,428.50/146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.46

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