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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.07, 202.50 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.07, 202.50 and 143.10 is: 198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.07 : 202.50 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.07/202.50 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.07x = 202.50 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.07x = 28,977.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,977.75/146.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.38

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