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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.48, 202.09 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.48, 202.09 and 89.68 is: 123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.48 : 202.09 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.48/202.09 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.48x = 202.09 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.48x = 18,122.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,122.71/146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.72

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