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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.05, 218.84 and 117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.05, 218.84 and 117.01 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.05 : 218.84 = 117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.05/218.84 = 117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.05x = 218.84 × 117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.05x = 25,605.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,605.78/146.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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