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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.55, 219.51 and 119.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.55, 219.51 and 119.37 is: 178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.55 : 219.51 = 119.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.55/219.51 = 119.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.55x = 219.51 × 119.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.55x = 26,202.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,202.91/146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.80

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