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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.31, 219.16 and 120.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.31, 219.16 and 120.57 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.31 : 219.16 = 120.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.31/219.16 = 120.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.31x = 219.16 × 120.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.31x = 26,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,424.12/146.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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