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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.19, 219.33 and 111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.19, 219.33 and 111.90 is: 167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.19 : 219.33 = 111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.19/219.33 = 111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.19x = 219.33 × 111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.19x = 24,543.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,543.03/146.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.88

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