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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.88, 219.96 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.88, 219.96 and 116.34 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.88 : 219.96 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.88/219.96 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.88x = 219.96 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.88x = 25,590.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,590.15/146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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