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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.08, 217.88 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.08, 217.88 and 118.72 is: 177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.08 : 217.88 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.08/217.88 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.08x = 217.88 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.08x = 25,866.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,866.71/146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.07

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