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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.84, 220.19 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.84, 220.19 and 118.04 is: 177.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.84 : 220.19 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.84/220.19 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.84x = 220.19 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.84x = 25,989.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,989.54/146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.00

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