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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.58, 219.90 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.58, 219.90 and 119.64 is: 179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.58 : 219.90 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.58/219.90 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.58x = 219.90 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.58x = 26,308.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,308.84/146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.48

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