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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.03, 218.70 and 77.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.03, 218.70 and 77.46 is: 116.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.03 : 218.70 = 77.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.03/218.70 = 77.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.03x = 218.70 × 77.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.03x = 16,939.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,939.68/146.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.00

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