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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.91, 220.07 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.91, 220.07 and 114.38 is: 171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.91 : 220.07 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.91/220.07 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.91x = 220.07 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.91x = 25,170.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,170.97/146.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.33

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