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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.65, 219.69 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.65, 219.69 and 114.13 is: 170.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.65 : 219.69 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.65/219.69 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.65x = 219.69 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.65x = 25,073.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,073.22/146.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.97

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