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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.23, 201.84 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.23, 201.84 and 90.24 is: 124.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.23 : 201.84 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.23/201.84 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.23x = 201.84 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.23x = 18,213.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,213.03/146.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.55

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