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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.72, 220.26 and 119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.72, 220.26 and 119.72 is: 179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.72 : 220.26 = 119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.72/220.26 = 119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.72x = 220.26 × 119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.72x = 26,369.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,369.53/146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.73

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