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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.22, 201.72 and 87.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.22, 201.72 and 87.96 is: 121.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.22 : 201.72 = 87.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.22/201.72 = 87.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.22x = 201.72 × 87.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.22x = 17,743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,743.29/146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.35

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