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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.29, 201.83 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.29, 201.83 and 113.48 is: 156.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.29 : 201.83 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.29/201.83 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.29x = 201.83 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.29x = 22,904.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,904.46/146.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.57

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