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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.01, 219.24 and 118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.01, 219.24 and 118.71 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.01 : 219.24 = 118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.01/219.24 = 118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.01x = 219.24 × 118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.01x = 26,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,025.98/146.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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