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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.56, 201.90 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.56, 201.90 and 113.62 is: 156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.56 : 201.90 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.56/201.90 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.56x = 201.90 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.56x = 22,939.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,939.88/146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.52

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