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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.48, 201.89 and 111.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.48, 201.89 and 111.47 is: 153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.48 : 201.89 = 111.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.48/201.89 = 111.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.48x = 201.89 × 111.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.48x = 22,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,503.95/146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.64

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