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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.56, 202.29 and 91.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.56, 202.29 and 91.33 is: 126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.56 : 202.29 = 91.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.56/202.29 = 91.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.56x = 202.29 × 91.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.56x = 18,475.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,475.15/146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.06

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