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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.68, 219.67 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.68, 219.67 and 129.38 is: 193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.68 : 219.67 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.68/219.67 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.68x = 219.67 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.68x = 28,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,420.90/146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.76

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