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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.20, 218.67 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.20, 218.67 and 117.22 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.20 : 218.67 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.20/218.67 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.20x = 218.67 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.20x = 25,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,632.50/146.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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