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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.47, 202.06 and 99.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.47, 202.06 and 99.87 is: 137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.47 : 202.06 = 99.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.47/202.06 = 99.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.47x = 202.06 × 99.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.47x = 20,179.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,179.73/146.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.77

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