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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.94, 219.78 and 105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.94, 219.78 and 105.90 is: 158.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.94 : 219.78 = 105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.94/219.78 = 105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.94x = 219.78 × 105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.94x = 23,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,274.70/146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.40

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