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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.88, 220.45 and 81.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.88, 220.45 and 81.93 is: 122.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.88 : 220.45 = 81.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.88/220.45 = 81.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.88x = 220.45 × 81.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.88x = 18,061.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,061.47/146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.97

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