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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.10, 219.24 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.10, 219.24 and 131.16 is: 196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.10 : 219.24 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.10/219.24 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.10x = 219.24 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.10x = 28,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,755.52/146.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.82

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