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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.38, 202.02 and 87.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.38, 202.02 and 87.39 is: 120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.38 : 202.02 = 87.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.38/202.02 = 87.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.38x = 202.02 × 87.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.38x = 17,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,653.52/146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.60

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