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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.29, 218.98 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.29, 218.98 and 111.94 is: 167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.29 : 218.98 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.29/218.98 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.29x = 218.98 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.29x = 24,512.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,512.62/146.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.56

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