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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.27, 219.54 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.27, 219.54 and 121.16 is: 181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.27 : 219.54 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.27/219.54 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.27x = 219.54 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.27x = 26,599.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,599.47/146.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.85

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