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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.51, 219.78 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.51, 219.78 and 78 is: 117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.51 : 219.78 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.51/219.78 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.51x = 219.78 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.51x = 17,142.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,142.84/146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.01

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