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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.16, 218.72 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.16, 218.72 and 129.14 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.16 : 218.72 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.16/218.72 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.16x = 218.72 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.16x = 28,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,245.50/146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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