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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.26, 219.28 and 115.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.26, 219.28 and 115.96 is: 173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.26 : 219.28 = 115.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.26/219.28 = 115.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.26x = 219.28 × 115.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.26x = 25,427.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,427.71/146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.85

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