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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.62, 219.50 and 112.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.62, 219.50 and 112.78 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.62 : 219.50 = 112.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.62/219.50 = 112.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.62x = 219.50 × 112.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.62x = 24,755.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,755.34/146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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