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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.40, 201.84 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.40, 201.84 and 117.24 is: 161.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.40 : 201.84 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.40/201.84 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.40x = 201.84 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.40x = 23,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,663.72/146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.64

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