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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.97, 220.10 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.97, 220.10 and 106.29 is: 159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.97 : 220.10 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.97/220.10 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.97x = 220.10 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.97x = 23,393.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,393.90/146.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.17

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