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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.93, 220.41 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.93, 220.41 and 116.55 is: 174.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.93 : 220.41 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.93/220.41 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.93x = 220.41 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.93x = 25,688.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,688.79/146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.84

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