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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.90, 219.98 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.90, 219.98 and 112.62 is: 168.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.90 : 219.98 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.90/219.98 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.90x = 219.98 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.90x = 24,774.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,774.15/146.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.65

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