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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.58, 219.87 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.58, 219.87 and 112.56 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.58 : 219.87 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.58/219.87 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.58x = 219.87 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.58x = 24,748.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,748.57/146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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