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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.09, 201.52 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.09, 201.52 and 94.25 is: 130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.09 : 201.52 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.09/201.52 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.09x = 201.52 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.09x = 18,993.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,993.26/146.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.01

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