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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.57, 220.32 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.57, 220.32 and 118.04 is: 177.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.57 : 220.32 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.57/220.32 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.57x = 220.32 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.57x = 26,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,006.57/146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.43

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