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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.23, 201.83 and 84.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.23, 201.83 and 84.07 is: 116.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.23 : 201.83 = 84.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.23/201.83 = 84.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.23x = 201.83 × 84.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.23x = 16,967.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,967.85/146.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.04

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