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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.49, 202.06 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.49, 202.06 and 115.36 is: 159.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.49 : 202.06 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.49/202.06 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.49x = 202.06 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.49x = 23,309.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,309.64/146.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.12

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