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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.31, 219.15 and 119.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.31, 219.15 and 119.13 is: 178.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.31 : 219.15 = 119.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.31/219.15 = 119.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.31x = 219.15 × 119.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.31x = 26,107.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,107.34/146.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.44

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