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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.59, 219.78 and 119.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.59, 219.78 and 119.86 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.59 : 219.78 = 119.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.59/219.78 = 119.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.59x = 219.78 × 119.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.59x = 26,342.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,342.83/146.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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