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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 220.23 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 220.23 and 78.12 is: 117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 220.23 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/220.23 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 220.23 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 17,204.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,204.37/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.28

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