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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.13, 219.12 and 77.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.13, 219.12 and 77.69 is: 116.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.13 : 219.12 = 77.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.13/219.12 = 77.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.13x = 219.12 × 77.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.13x = 17,023.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,023.43/146.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.50

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