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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.21, 219.45 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.21, 219.45 and 116.11 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.21 : 219.45 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.21/219.45 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.21x = 219.45 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.21x = 25,480.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,480.34/146.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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