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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.10, 219.40 and 85.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.10, 219.40 and 85.52 is: 128.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.10 : 219.40 = 85.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.10/219.40 = 85.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.10x = 219.40 × 85.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.10x = 18,763.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,763.09/146.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.43

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