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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.33, 202.03 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.33, 202.03 and 130.73 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.33 : 202.03 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.33/202.03 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.33x = 202.03 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.33x = 26,411.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,411.56/146.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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