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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.11, 218.93 and 117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.11, 218.93 and 117.07 is: 175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.11 : 218.93 = 117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.11/218.93 = 117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.11x = 218.93 × 117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.11x = 25,630.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,630.14/146.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.42

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