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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.55, 202.16 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.55, 202.16 and 99.92 is: 137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.55 : 202.16 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.55/202.16 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.55x = 202.16 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.55x = 20,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,200.58/146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.84

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