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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.79, 219.72 and 112.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.79, 219.72 and 112.43 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.79 : 219.72 = 112.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.79/219.72 = 112.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.79x = 219.72 × 112.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.79x = 24,702.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,702.02/146.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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