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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.21, 218.94 and 84.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.21, 218.94 and 84.35 is: 126.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.21 : 218.94 = 84.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.21/218.94 = 84.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.21x = 218.94 × 84.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.21x = 18,466.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,466.49/146.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.31

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