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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.53, 202.46 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.53, 202.46 and 141.34 is: 195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.53 : 202.46 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.53/202.46 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.53x = 202.46 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.53x = 28,615.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,615.70/146.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.29

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