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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.29, 219.21 and 81.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.29, 219.21 and 81.24 is: 121.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.29 : 219.21 = 81.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.29/219.21 = 81.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.29x = 219.21 × 81.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.29x = 17,808.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,808.62/146.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.74

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