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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.25, 219.18 and 113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.25, 219.18 and 113.79 is: 170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.25 : 219.18 = 113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.25/219.18 = 113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.25x = 219.18 × 113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.25x = 24,940.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,940.49/146.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.53

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