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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.48, 202.30 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.48, 202.30 and 113.66 is: 156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.48 : 202.30 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.48/202.30 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.48x = 202.30 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.48x = 22,993.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,993.42/146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.97

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