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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.40, 202.12 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.40, 202.12 and 91.18 is: 125.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.40 : 202.12 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.40/202.12 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.40x = 202.12 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.40x = 18,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,429.30/146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.88

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