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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.39, 202.08 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.39, 202.08 and 105.08 is: 145.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.39 : 202.08 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.39/202.08 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.39x = 202.08 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.39x = 21,233.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,233.56/146.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.05

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