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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.09, 218.52 and 111.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.09, 218.52 and 111.47 is: 166.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.09 : 218.52 = 111.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.09/218.52 = 111.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.09x = 218.52 × 111.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.09x = 24,357.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,357.33/146.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.73

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