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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.39, 201.98 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.39, 201.98 and 93.94 is: 129.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.39 : 201.98 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.39/201.98 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.39x = 201.98 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.39x = 18,973.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,973.73/146.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.62

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