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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.18, 202.01 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.18, 202.01 and 119.91 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.18 : 202.01 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.18/202.01 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.18x = 202.01 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.18x = 24,222.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,222.56/146.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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