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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.76, 219.50 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.76, 219.50 and 118.28 is: 176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.76 : 219.50 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.76/219.50 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.76x = 219.50 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.76x = 25,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,962.46/146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.90

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