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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.44, 219.77 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.44, 219.77 and 112.29 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.44 : 219.77 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.44/219.77 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.44x = 219.77 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.44x = 24,677.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,677.97/146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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