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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.43, 202.37 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.43, 202.37 and 131.58 is: 181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.43 : 202.37 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.43/202.37 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.43x = 202.37 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.43x = 26,627.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,627.19/146.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.84

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