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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.52, 202.26 and 94.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.52, 202.26 and 94.84 is: 130.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.52 : 202.26 = 94.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.52/202.26 = 94.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.52x = 202.26 × 94.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.52x = 19,182.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,182.34/146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.92

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