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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.16, 201.66 and 90.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.16, 201.66 and 90.84 is: 125.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.16 : 201.66 = 90.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.16/201.66 = 90.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.16x = 201.66 × 90.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.16x = 18,318.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,318.79/146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.33

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