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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.33, 202.03 and 93.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.33, 202.03 and 93.90 is: 129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.33 : 202.03 = 93.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.33/202.03 = 93.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.33x = 202.03 × 93.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.33x = 18,970.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,970.00/146.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.64

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