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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.43, 219.62 and 84.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.43, 219.62 and 84.70 is: 127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.43 : 219.62 = 84.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.43/219.62 = 84.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.43x = 219.62 × 84.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.43x = 18,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,601.18/146.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.03

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