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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.13, 219.16 and 43.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.13, 219.16 and 43.39 is: 65.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.13 : 219.16 = 43.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.13/219.16 = 43.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.13x = 219.16 × 43.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.13x = 9,508.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,508.04/146.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.07

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