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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146, 201.60 and 87.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146, 201.60 and 87.80 is: 121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146 : 201.60 = 87.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146/201.60 = 87.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146x = 201.60 × 87.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146x = 17,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,700.48/146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.24

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