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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.37, 203.03 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.37, 203.03 and 141.45 is: 196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.37 : 203.03 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.37/203.03 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.37x = 203.03 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.37x = 28,717.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,717.89/146.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.20

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