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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 219.86 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 219.86 and 112.44 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 219.86 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/219.86 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 219.86 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 24,721.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,721.06/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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