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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.74, 219.77 and 81.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.74, 219.77 and 81.65 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.74 : 219.77 = 81.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.74/219.77 = 81.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.74x = 219.77 × 81.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.74x = 17,942.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,942.71/146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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