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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.14, 219.17 and 121.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.14, 219.17 and 121.91 is: 182.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.14 : 219.17 = 121.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.14/219.17 = 121.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.14x = 219.17 × 121.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.14x = 26,718.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,718.22/146.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.83

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