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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.54, 219.65 and 80.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.54, 219.65 and 80.69 is: 120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.54 : 219.65 = 80.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.54/219.65 = 80.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.54x = 219.65 × 80.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.54x = 17,722.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,722.06/146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.93

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