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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.30, 219.15 and 119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.30, 219.15 and 119.12 is: 178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.30 : 219.15 = 119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.30/219.15 = 119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.30x = 219.15 × 119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.30x = 26,104.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,104.05/146.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.43

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