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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146, 201.46 and 80.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146, 201.46 and 80.49 is: 111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146 : 201.46 = 80.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146/201.46 = 80.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146x = 201.46 × 80.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146x = 16,215.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,215.52/146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.07

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