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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.54, 219.99 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.54, 219.99 and 116.48 is: 174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.54 : 219.99 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.54/219.99 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.54x = 219.99 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.54x = 25,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,624.44/146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.86

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