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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.44, 202.16 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.44, 202.16 and 99.88 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.44 : 202.16 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.44/202.16 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.44x = 202.16 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.44x = 20,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,191.74/146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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