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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.46, 201.78 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.46, 201.78 and 117.30 is: 161.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.46 : 201.78 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.46/201.78 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.46x = 201.78 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.46x = 23,668.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,668.79/146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.61

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