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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.86, 220.56 and 78.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.86, 220.56 and 78.46 is: 117.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.86 : 220.56 = 78.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.86/220.56 = 78.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.86x = 220.56 × 78.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.86x = 17,305.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,305.14/146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.83

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