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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.21, 218.77 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.21, 218.77 and 85.37 is: 127.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.21 : 218.77 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.21/218.77 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.21x = 218.77 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.21x = 18,675.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,675.09/146.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.73

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