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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.48, 202.37 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.48, 202.37 and 105.17 is: 145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.48 : 202.37 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.48/202.37 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.48x = 202.37 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.48x = 21,281.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,281.72/146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.29

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