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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.55, 202.44 and 114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.55, 202.44 and 114.23 is: 157.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.55 : 202.44 = 114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.55/202.44 = 114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.55x = 202.44 × 114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.55x = 23,123.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,123.71/146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.79

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