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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.60, 219.45 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.60, 219.45 and 120.50 is: 180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.60 : 219.45 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.60/219.45 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.60x = 219.45 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.60x = 26,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,443.73/146.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.38

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