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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.32, 201.92 and 113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.32, 201.92 and 113.61 is: 156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.32 : 201.92 = 113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.32/201.92 = 113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.32x = 201.92 × 113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.32x = 22,939.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,939.56/146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.78

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