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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.40, 202.14 and 91.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.40, 202.14 and 91.28 is: 126.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.40 : 202.14 = 91.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.40/202.14 = 91.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.40x = 202.14 × 91.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.40x = 18,451.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,451.34/146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.03

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