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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.34, 201.65 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.34, 201.65 and 113.49 is: 156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.34 : 201.65 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.34/201.65 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.34x = 201.65 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.34x = 22,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,884.69/146.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.38

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