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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.04, 201.14 and 114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.04, 201.14 and 114.91 is: 158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.04 : 201.14 = 114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.04/201.14 = 114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.04x = 201.14 × 114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.04x = 23,111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,111.42/146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.25

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