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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.21, 218.95 and 85.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.21, 218.95 and 85.15 is: 127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.21 : 218.95 = 85.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.21/218.95 = 85.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.21x = 218.95 × 85.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.21x = 18,643.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,643.65/146.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.52

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