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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.53, 202.22 and 84.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.53, 202.22 and 84.36 is: 116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.53 : 202.22 = 84.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.53/202.22 = 84.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.53x = 202.22 × 84.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.53x = 17,059.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,059.36/146.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.42

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