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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.23, 201.73 and 91.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.23, 201.73 and 91.03 is: 125.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.23 : 201.73 = 91.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.23/201.73 = 91.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.23x = 201.73 × 91.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.23x = 18,363.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,363.03/146.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.58

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