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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.35, 202.06 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.35, 202.06 and 91.17 is: 125.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.35 : 202.06 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.35/202.06 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.35x = 202.06 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.35x = 18,421.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,421.81/146.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.88

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