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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146, 218.59 and 77.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146, 218.59 and 77.21 is: 115.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146 : 218.59 = 77.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146/218.59 = 77.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146x = 218.59 × 77.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146x = 16,877.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,877.33/146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.60

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