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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.44, 202.02 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.44, 202.02 and 99.92 is: 137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.44 : 202.02 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.44/202.02 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.44x = 202.02 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.44x = 20,185.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,185.97/146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.84

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