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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.25, 201.93 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.25, 201.93 and 121.83 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.25 : 201.93 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.25/201.93 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.25x = 201.93 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.25x = 24,601.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,601.13/146.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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