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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 219.96 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 219.96 and 112.72 is: 168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 219.96 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/219.96 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 219.96 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 24,793.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,793.89/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.76

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