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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.98, 220.55 and 78.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.98, 220.55 and 78.50 is: 117.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.98 : 220.55 = 78.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.98/220.55 = 78.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.98x = 220.55 × 78.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.98x = 17,311.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,311.68/146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.79

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