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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.64, 219.72 and 85.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.64, 219.72 and 85.76 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.64 : 219.72 = 85.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.64/219.72 = 85.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.64x = 219.72 × 85.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.64x = 18,843.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,843.19/146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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