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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.64, 218.82 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.64, 218.82 and 120.96 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.64 : 218.82 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.64/218.82 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.64x = 218.82 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.64x = 26,468.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,468.47/146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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