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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.71, 219.86 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.71, 219.86 and 81.63 is: 122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.71 : 219.86 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.71/219.86 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.71x = 219.86 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.71x = 17,947.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,947.17/146.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.33

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