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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.28, 218.95 and 111.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.28, 218.95 and 111.99 is: 167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.28 : 218.95 = 111.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.28/218.95 = 111.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.28x = 218.95 × 111.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.28x = 24,519.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,519.93/146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.62

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