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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.50, 202.20 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.50, 202.20 and 94.78 is: 130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.50 : 202.20 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.50/202.20 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.50x = 202.20 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.50x = 19,164.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,164.52/146.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.82

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