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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.94, 220.47 and 120.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.94, 220.47 and 120.07 is: 180.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.94 : 220.47 = 120.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.94/220.47 = 120.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.94x = 220.47 × 120.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.94x = 26,471.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,471.83/146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.15

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