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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.10, 200.98 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.10, 200.98 and 118.41 is: 162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.10 : 200.98 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.10/200.98 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.10x = 200.98 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.10x = 23,798.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,798.57/146.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.89

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