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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.94, 220.50 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.94, 220.50 and 106.32 is: 159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.94 : 220.50 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.94/220.50 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.94x = 220.50 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.94x = 23,443.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,443.56/146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.55

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