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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.04, 219.08 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.04, 219.08 and 85.14 is: 127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.04 : 219.08 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.04/219.08 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.04x = 219.08 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.04x = 18,652.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,652.47/146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.72

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