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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.57, 219.96 and 112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.57, 219.96 and 112.41 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.57 : 219.96 = 112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.57/219.96 = 112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.57x = 219.96 × 112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.57x = 24,725.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,725.70/146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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