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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.24, 202.08 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.24, 202.08 and 118.56 is: 163.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.24 : 202.08 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.24/202.08 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.24x = 202.08 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.24x = 23,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,958.60/146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.83

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