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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.83, 219.87 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.83, 219.87 and 114.22 is: 171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.83 : 219.87 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.83/219.87 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.83x = 219.87 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.83x = 25,113.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,113.55/146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.04

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