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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 219.72 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 219.72 and 112.23 is: 167.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 219.72 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/219.72 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 219.72 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 24,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,659.32/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.84

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