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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.21, 219.26 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.21, 219.26 and 117.23 is: 175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.21 : 219.26 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.21/219.26 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.21x = 219.26 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.21x = 25,704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,704.10/146.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.80

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