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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.96, 220.44 and 106.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.96, 220.44 and 106.19 is: 159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.96 : 220.44 = 106.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.96/220.44 = 106.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.96x = 220.44 × 106.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.96x = 23,408.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,408.52/146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.29

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