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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.31, 201.99 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.31, 201.99 and 114.74 is: 158.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.31 : 201.99 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.31/201.99 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.31x = 201.99 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.31x = 23,175.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,175.32/146.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.40

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