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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.35, 219.18 and 120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.35, 219.18 and 120.49 is: 180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.35 : 219.18 = 120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.35/219.18 = 120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.35x = 219.18 × 120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.35x = 26,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,409.00/146.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.45

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