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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.54, 219.66 and 78.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.54, 219.66 and 78.08 is: 117.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.54 : 219.66 = 78.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.54/219.66 = 78.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.54x = 219.66 × 78.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.54x = 17,151.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,151.05/146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.04

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