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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.87, 220.39 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.87, 220.39 and 78.44 is: 117.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.87 : 220.39 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.87/220.39 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.87x = 220.39 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.87x = 17,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,287.04/146.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.70

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