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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.95, 220.44 and 116.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.95, 220.44 and 116.47 is: 174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.95 : 220.44 = 116.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.95/220.44 = 116.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.95x = 220.44 × 116.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.95x = 25,674.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,674.65/146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.72

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