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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.53, 201.93 and 115.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.53, 201.93 and 115.41 is: 159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.53 : 201.93 = 115.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.53/201.93 = 115.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.53x = 201.93 × 115.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.53x = 23,304.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,304.74/146.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.05

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