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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.77, 219.75 and 119.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.77, 219.75 and 119.19 is: 178.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.77 : 219.75 = 119.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.77/219.75 = 119.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.77x = 219.75 × 119.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.77x = 26,192.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,192.00/146.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.46

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