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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.57, 202.29 and 102.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.57, 202.29 and 102.29 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.57 : 202.29 = 102.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.57/202.29 = 102.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.57x = 202.29 × 102.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.57x = 20,691.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,691.23/146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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