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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 220.08 and 78.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 220.08 and 78.21 is: 117.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 220.08 = 78.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/220.08 = 78.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 220.08 × 78.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 17,212.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,212.46/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.33

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