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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.46, 220.02 and 121.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.46, 220.02 and 121.17 is: 182.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.46 : 220.02 = 121.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.46/220.02 = 121.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.46x = 220.02 × 121.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.46x = 26,659.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,659.82/146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.03

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