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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.27, 219.16 and 115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.27, 219.16 and 115.29 is: 172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.27 : 219.16 = 115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.27/219.16 = 115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.27x = 219.16 × 115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.27x = 25,266.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,266.45/146.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.74

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