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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.24, 218.98 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.24, 218.98 and 120.68 is: 180.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.24 : 218.98 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.24/218.98 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.24x = 218.98 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.24x = 26,426.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,426.51/146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.71

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