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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.43, 202 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.43, 202 and 136.01 is: 187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.43 : 202 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.43/202 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.43x = 202 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.43x = 27,474.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,474.02/146.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.63

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