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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.13, 201.59 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.13, 201.59 and 99.48 is: 137.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.13 : 201.59 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.13/201.59 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.13x = 201.59 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.13x = 20,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,053.68/146.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.23

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