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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.77, 220.25 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.77, 220.25 and 112.16 is: 168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.77 : 220.25 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.77/220.25 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.77x = 220.25 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.77x = 24,703.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,703.24/146.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.31

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