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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.72, 219.90 and 112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.72, 219.90 and 112.60 is: 168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.72 : 219.90 = 112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.72/219.90 = 112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.72x = 219.90 × 112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.72x = 24,759.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,759.64/146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.75

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