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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.31, 202.07 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.31, 202.07 and 115.56 is: 159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.31 : 202.07 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.31/202.07 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.31x = 202.07 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.31x = 23,350.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,350.63/146.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.60

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