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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.73, 219.60 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.73, 219.60 and 112.31 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.73 : 219.60 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.73/219.60 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.73x = 219.60 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.73x = 24,662.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,662.18/146.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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