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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.13, 201.24 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.13, 201.24 and 118.32 is: 162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.13 : 201.24 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.13/201.24 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.13x = 201.24 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.13x = 23,810.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,810.72/146.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.94

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