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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.75, 219.93 and 114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.75, 219.93 and 114.29 is: 171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.75 : 219.93 = 114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.75/219.93 = 114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.75x = 219.93 × 114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.75x = 25,135.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,135.80/146.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.28

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