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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.22, 218.92 and 77.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.22, 218.92 and 77.58 is: 116.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.22 : 218.92 = 77.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.22/218.92 = 77.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.22x = 218.92 × 77.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.22x = 16,983.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,983.81/146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.15

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