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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.39, 219.34 and 81.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.39, 219.34 and 81.32 is: 121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.39 : 219.34 = 81.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.39/219.34 = 81.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.39x = 219.34 × 81.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.39x = 17,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,836.73/146.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.84

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