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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.68, 219.77 and 78.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.68, 219.77 and 78.10 is: 117.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.68 : 219.77 = 78.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.68/219.77 = 78.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.68x = 219.77 × 78.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.68x = 17,164.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,164.04/146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.02

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