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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.28, 201.72 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.28, 201.72 and 106.92 is: 147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.28 : 201.72 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.28/201.72 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.28x = 201.72 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.28x = 21,567.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,567.90/146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.44

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