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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.42, 219.47 and 119.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.42, 219.47 and 119.42 is: 179.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.42 : 219.47 = 119.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.42/219.47 = 119.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.42x = 219.47 × 119.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.42x = 26,209.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,209.11/146.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.00

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