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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.34, 202 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.34, 202 and 91.12 is: 125.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.34 : 202 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.34/202 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.34x = 202 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.34x = 18,406.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,406.24/146.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.78

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