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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.54, 202.21 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.54, 202.21 and 94.88 is: 130.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.54 : 202.21 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.54/202.21 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.54x = 202.21 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.54x = 19,185.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,185.95/146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.92

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