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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.16, 219.24 and 85.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.16, 219.24 and 85.35 is: 128.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.16 : 219.24 = 85.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.16/219.24 = 85.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.16x = 219.24 × 85.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.16x = 18,712.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,712.13/146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.03

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