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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.45, 219.48 and 84.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.45, 219.48 and 84.65 is: 126.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.45 : 219.48 = 84.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.45/219.48 = 84.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.45x = 219.48 × 84.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.45x = 18,578.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,578.98/146.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.86

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