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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.66, 219.86 and 78.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.66, 219.86 and 78.23 is: 117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.66 : 219.86 = 78.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.66/219.86 = 78.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.66x = 219.86 × 78.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.66x = 17,199.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,199.65/146.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.28

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