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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.06, 219.14 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.06, 219.14 and 120.32 is: 180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.06 : 219.14 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.06/219.14 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.06x = 219.14 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.06x = 26,365.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,365.23/146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.52

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