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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 219.88 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 219.88 and 116.24 is: 173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 219.88 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/219.88 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 219.88 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 25,558.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,558.85/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.96

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