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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.51, 202.08 and 94.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.51, 202.08 and 94.07 is: 129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.51 : 202.08 = 94.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.51/202.08 = 94.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.51x = 202.08 × 94.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.51x = 19,009.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,009.67/146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.75

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