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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146, 219.24 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146, 219.24 and 120.08 is: 180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146 : 219.24 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146/219.24 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146x = 219.24 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146x = 26,326.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,326.34/146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.32

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