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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.41, 202.03 and 87.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.41, 202.03 and 87.40 is: 120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.41 : 202.03 = 87.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.41/202.03 = 87.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.41x = 202.03 × 87.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.41x = 17,656.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,656.57/146.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.59

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