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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.27, 201.70 and 93.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.27, 201.70 and 93.72 is: 129.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.27 : 201.70 = 93.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.27/201.70 = 93.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.27x = 201.70 × 93.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.27x = 18,903.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,903.32/146.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.24

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