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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.28, 219.26 and 82.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.28, 219.26 and 82.12 is: 123.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.28 : 219.26 = 82.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.28/219.26 = 82.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.28x = 219.26 × 82.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.28x = 18,005.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,005.63/146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.09

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