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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.45, 202.14 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.45, 202.14 and 131.67 is: 181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.45 : 202.14 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.45/202.14 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.45x = 202.14 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.45x = 26,615.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,615.95/146.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.74

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