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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.87, 220.08 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.87, 220.08 and 119.32 is: 178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.87 : 220.08 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.87/220.08 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.87x = 220.08 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.87x = 26,258.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,258.42/146.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.78

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