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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.56, 202.08 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.56, 202.08 and 113.80 is: 156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.56 : 202.08 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.56/202.08 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.56x = 202.08 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.56x = 22,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,996.70/146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.91

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