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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.27, 218.45 and 117.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.27, 218.45 and 117.42 is: 175.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.27 : 218.45 = 117.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.27/218.45 = 117.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.27x = 218.45 × 117.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.27x = 25,650.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,650.40/146.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.36

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