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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.68, 219.78 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.68, 219.78 and 121.16 is: 181.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.68 : 219.78 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.68/219.78 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.68x = 219.78 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.68x = 26,628.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,628.54/146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.54

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