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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 219.42 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 219.42 and 117.72 is: 176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 219.42 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/219.42 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 219.42 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 25,830.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,830.12/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.07

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