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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.17, 201.12 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.17, 201.12 and 116.68 is: 160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.17 : 201.12 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.17/201.12 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.17x = 201.12 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.17x = 23,466.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,466.68/146.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.54

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