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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.17, 219.26 and 82.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.17, 219.26 and 82.09 is: 123.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.17 : 219.26 = 82.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.17/219.26 = 82.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.17x = 219.26 × 82.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.17x = 17,999.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999.05/146.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.14

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