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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.16, 201.53 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.16, 201.53 and 143.82 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.16 : 201.53 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.16/201.53 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.16x = 201.53 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.16x = 28,983.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,983.33/146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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