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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.89, 220.12 and 78.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.89, 220.12 and 78.45 is: 117.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.89 : 220.12 = 78.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.89/220.12 = 78.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.89x = 220.12 × 78.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.89x = 17,268.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,268.41/146.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.56

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