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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.37, 202.11 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.37, 202.11 and 115.26 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.37 : 202.11 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.37/202.11 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.37x = 202.11 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.37x = 23,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,295.20/146.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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