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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.06, 218.89 and 77.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.06, 218.89 and 77.44 is: 116.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.06 : 218.89 = 77.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.06/218.89 = 77.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.06x = 218.89 × 77.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.06x = 16,950.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,950.84/146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.05

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