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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.48, 202.13 and 91.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.48, 202.13 and 91.25 is: 125.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.48 : 202.13 = 91.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.48/202.13 = 91.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.48x = 202.13 × 91.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.48x = 18,442.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,442.90/146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.91

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