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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.36, 219.63 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.36, 219.63 and 81.41 is: 122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.36 : 219.63 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.36/219.63 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.36x = 219.63 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.36x = 17,880.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,880.08/146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.17

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