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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.39, 219.17 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.39, 219.17 and 112.29 is: 168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.39 : 219.17 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.39/219.17 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.39x = 219.17 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.39x = 24,610.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,610.60/146.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.12

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