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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.46, 219.47 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.46, 219.47 and 115.68 is: 173.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.46 : 219.47 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.46/219.47 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.46x = 219.47 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.46x = 25,388.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,388.58/146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.35

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