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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.40, 201.96 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.40, 201.96 and 113.76 is: 156.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.40 : 201.96 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.40/201.96 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.40x = 201.96 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.40x = 22,974.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,974.97/146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.93

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