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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.21, 219.45 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.21, 219.45 and 112.05 is: 168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.21 : 219.45 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.21/219.45 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.21x = 219.45 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.21x = 24,589.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,589.64/146.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.18

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