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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.55, 219.89 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.55, 219.89 and 78.12 is: 117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.55 : 219.89 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.55/219.89 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.55x = 219.89 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.55x = 17,177.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,177.81/146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.21

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