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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 219.63 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 219.63 and 85.55 is: 128.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 219.63 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/219.63 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 219.63 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 18,788.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,788.25/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.07

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