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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.36, 219.12 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.36, 219.12 and 114.32 is: 171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.36 : 219.12 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.36/219.12 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.36x = 219.12 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.36x = 25,049.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,049.80/146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.15

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