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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.42, 219.71 and 85.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.42, 219.71 and 85.67 is: 128.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.42 : 219.71 = 85.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.42/219.71 = 85.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.42x = 219.71 × 85.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.42x = 18,823.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,823.73/146.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.56

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