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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.99, 220.52 and 78.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.99, 220.52 and 78.62 is: 117.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.99 : 220.52 = 78.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.99/220.52 = 78.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.99x = 220.52 × 78.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.99x = 17,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,336.38/146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.94

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