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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.46, 219.69 and 119.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.46, 219.69 and 119.59 is: 179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.46 : 219.69 = 119.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.46/219.69 = 119.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.46x = 219.69 × 119.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.46x = 26,272.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,272.73/146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.39

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