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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 220.22 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 220.22 and 118 is: 177.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 220.22 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/220.22 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 220.22 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 25,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,985.96/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.02

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