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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.44, 202.01 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.44, 202.01 and 91.16 is: 125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.44 : 202.01 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.44/202.01 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.44x = 202.01 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.44x = 18,415.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,415.23/146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.75

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