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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146, 201.48 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146, 201.48 and 94.32 is: 130.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146 : 201.48 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146/201.48 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146x = 201.48 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146x = 19,003.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,003.59/146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.16

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