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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 220.24 and 78.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 220.24 and 78.34 is: 117.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 220.24 = 78.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/220.24 = 78.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 220.24 × 78.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 17,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,253.60/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.44

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