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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.10, 218.92 and 77.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.10, 218.92 and 77.61 is: 116.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.10 : 218.92 = 77.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.10/218.92 = 77.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.10x = 218.92 × 77.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.10x = 16,989.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,989.29/146.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.29

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