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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.44, 202 and 87.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.44, 202 and 87.41 is: 120.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.44 : 202 = 87.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.44/202 = 87.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.44x = 202 × 87.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.44x = 17,656.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,656.82/146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.57

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