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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.94, 219.79 and 85.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.94, 219.79 and 85.71 is: 128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.94 : 219.79 = 85.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.94/219.79 = 85.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.94x = 219.79 × 85.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.94x = 18,838.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,838.20/146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.20

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