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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.93, 220.33 and 78.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.93, 220.33 and 78.32 is: 117.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.93 : 220.33 = 78.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.93/220.33 = 78.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.93x = 220.33 × 78.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.93x = 17,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,256.25/146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.45

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