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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 218.93 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 218.93 and 129.16 is: 192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 218.93 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/218.93 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 218.93 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 28,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,277.00/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.62

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