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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.63, 219.77 and 78.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.63, 219.77 and 78.18 is: 117.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.63 : 219.77 = 78.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.63/219.77 = 78.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.63x = 219.77 × 78.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.63x = 17,181.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,181.23/146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.18

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