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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.54, 202.13 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.54, 202.13 and 113.74 is: 156.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.54 : 202.13 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.54/202.13 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.54x = 202.13 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.54x = 22,990.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,990.27/146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.89

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