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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.38, 202 and 91.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.38, 202 and 91.14 is: 125.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.38 : 202 = 91.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.38/202 = 91.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.38x = 202 × 91.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.38x = 18,410.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,410.28/146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.77

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