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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.39, 201.93 and 118.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.39, 201.93 and 118.78 is: 163.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.39 : 201.93 = 118.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.39/201.93 = 118.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.39x = 201.93 × 118.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.39x = 23,984.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,984.30/146.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.84

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