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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.36, 219.86 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.36, 219.86 and 114.36 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.36 : 219.86 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.36/219.86 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.36x = 219.86 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.36x = 25,143.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,143.19/146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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