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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.05, 218.88 and 77.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.05, 218.88 and 77.47 is: 116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.05 : 218.88 = 77.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.05/218.88 = 77.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.05x = 218.88 × 77.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.05x = 16,956.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,956.09/146.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.10

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