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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.30, 202.10 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.30, 202.10 and 113.49 is: 156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.30 : 202.10 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.30/202.10 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.30x = 202.10 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.30x = 22,935.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,935.76/146.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.78

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