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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.09, 201.66 and 115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.09, 201.66 and 115.07 is: 158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.09 : 201.66 = 115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.09/201.66 = 115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.09x = 201.66 × 115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.09x = 23,205.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,205.52/146.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.84

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