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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.61, 219.65 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.61, 219.65 and 120.92 is: 181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.61 : 219.65 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.61/219.65 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.61x = 219.65 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.61x = 26,558.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,558.38/146.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.15

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