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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.12, 202.85 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.12, 202.85 and 141.66 is: 196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.12 : 202.85 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.12/202.85 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.12x = 202.85 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.12x = 28,735.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,735.55/146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.66

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