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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.14, 201.64 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.14, 201.64 and 90.86 is: 125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.14 : 201.64 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.14/201.64 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.14x = 201.64 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.14x = 18,321.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,321.01/146.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.37

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