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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.40, 219.34 and 81.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.40, 219.34 and 81.30 is: 121.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.40 : 219.34 = 81.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.40/219.34 = 81.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.40x = 219.34 × 81.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.40x = 17,832.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,832.34/146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.81

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