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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.79, 219.80 and 129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.79, 219.80 and 129.49 is: 193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.79 : 219.80 = 129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.79/219.80 = 129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.79x = 219.80 × 129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.79x = 28,461.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,461.25/146.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.89

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