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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.28, 201.88 and 87.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.28, 201.88 and 87.26 is: 120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.28 : 201.88 = 87.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.28/201.88 = 87.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.28x = 201.88 × 87.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.28x = 17,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,614.66/146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.41

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