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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.56, 202.06 and 107.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.56, 202.06 and 107.18 is: 147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.56 : 202.06 = 107.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.56/202.06 = 107.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.56x = 202.06 × 107.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.56x = 21,656.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,656.79/146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.77

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