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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.81, 220.32 and 78.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.81, 220.32 and 78.32 is: 117.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.81 : 220.32 = 78.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.81/220.32 = 78.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.81x = 220.32 × 78.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.81x = 17,254.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,254.36/146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.53

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