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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.52, 202.13 and 91.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.52, 202.13 and 91.15 is: 125.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.52 : 202.13 = 91.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.52/202.13 = 91.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.52x = 202.13 × 91.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.52x = 18,424.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,424.15/146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.74

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