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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.32, 201.76 and 113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.32, 201.76 and 113.51 is: 156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.32 : 201.76 = 113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.32/201.76 = 113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.32x = 201.76 × 113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.32x = 22,902.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,902.00/146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.52

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