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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.42, 202.02 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.42, 202.02 and 94.70 is: 130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.42 : 202.02 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.42/202.02 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.42x = 202.02 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.42x = 19,131.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,131.29/146.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.66

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