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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 220.04 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 220.04 and 112.47 is: 168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 220.04 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/220.04 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 220.04 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 24,747.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,747.34/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.58

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