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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.15, 201.69 and 84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.15, 201.69 and 84 is: 115.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.15 : 201.69 = 84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.15/201.69 = 84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.15x = 201.69 × 84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.15x = 16,941.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,941.96/146.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.92

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