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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.43, 202.23 and 91.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.43, 202.23 and 91.30 is: 126.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.43 : 202.23 = 91.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.43/202.23 = 91.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.43x = 202.23 × 91.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.43x = 18,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,463.60/146.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.09

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