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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.22, 219.15 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.22, 219.15 and 115.98 is: 173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.22 : 219.15 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.22/219.15 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.22x = 219.15 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.22x = 25,417.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,417.02/146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.83

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