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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.48, 219.80 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.48, 219.80 and 81.48 is: 122.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.48 : 219.80 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.48/219.80 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.48x = 219.80 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.48x = 17,908.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,908.90/146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.26

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