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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.84, 219.96 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.84, 219.96 and 110.72 is: 165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.84 : 219.96 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.84/219.96 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.84x = 219.96 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.84x = 24,353.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,353.97/146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.85

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