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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.32, 219.46 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.32, 219.46 and 119.32 is: 178.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.32 : 219.46 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.32/219.46 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.32x = 219.46 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.32x = 26,185.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,185.97/146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.96

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