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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.06, 201.57 and 114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.06, 201.57 and 114.92 is: 158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.06 : 201.57 = 114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.06/201.57 = 114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.06x = 201.57 × 114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.06x = 23,163.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,163.74/146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.59

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