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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.48, 219.18 and 129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.48, 219.18 and 129.62 is: 193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.48 : 219.18 = 129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.48/219.18 = 129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.48x = 219.18 × 129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.48x = 28,410.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,410.11/146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.95

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