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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.83, 220.53 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.83, 220.53 and 114.43 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.83 : 220.53 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.83/220.53 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.83x = 220.53 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.83x = 25,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,235.25/146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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