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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.98, 219.97 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.98, 219.97 and 112.56 is: 168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.98 : 219.97 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.98/219.97 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.98x = 219.97 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.98x = 24,759.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,759.82/146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.46

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