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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.34, 202.23 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.34, 202.23 and 131.76 is: 182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.34 : 202.23 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.34/202.23 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.34x = 202.23 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.34x = 26,645.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,645.82/146.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.08

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