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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.44, 218.77 and 117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.44, 218.77 and 117.62 is: 175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.44 : 218.77 = 117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.44/218.77 = 117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.44x = 218.77 × 117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.44x = 25,731.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,731.73/146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.72

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