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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.05, 218.57 and 115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.05, 218.57 and 115.40 is: 172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.05 : 218.57 = 115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.05/218.57 = 115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.05x = 218.57 × 115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.05x = 25,222.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,222.95/146.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.70

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