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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 220.29 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 220.29 and 121.05 is: 181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 220.29 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/220.29 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 220.29 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 26,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,666.10/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.77

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