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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.12, 201.69 and 113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.12, 201.69 and 113.45 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.12 : 201.69 = 113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.12/201.69 = 113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.12x = 201.69 × 113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.12x = 22,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,880.72/146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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