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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.78, 220.17 and 38.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.78, 220.17 and 38.57 is: 57.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.78 : 220.17 = 38.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.78/220.17 = 38.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.78x = 220.17 × 38.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.78x = 8,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,491.62/146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.85

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