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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.91, 220.20 and 78.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.91, 220.20 and 78.42 is: 117.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.91 : 220.20 = 78.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.91/220.20 = 78.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.91x = 220.20 × 78.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.91x = 17,268.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,268.08/146.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.54

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