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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.54, 219.83 and 85.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.54, 219.83 and 85.64 is: 128.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.54 : 219.83 = 85.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.54/219.83 = 85.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.54x = 219.83 × 85.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.54x = 18,824.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,824.71/146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.47

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