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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.58, 220.10 and 120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.58, 220.10 and 120.84 is: 181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.58 : 220.10 = 120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.58/220.10 = 120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.58x = 220.10 × 120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.58x = 26,597.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,597.37/146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.46

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