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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.97, 220.52 and 78.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.97, 220.52 and 78.53 is: 117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.97 : 220.52 = 78.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.97/220.52 = 78.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.97x = 220.52 × 78.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.97x = 17,316.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,316.53/146.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.82

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