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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.57, 201.93 and 120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.57, 201.93 and 120.20 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.57 : 201.93 = 120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.57/201.93 = 120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.57x = 201.93 × 120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.57x = 24,271.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,271.99/146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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