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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.57, 202.28 and 124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.57, 202.28 and 124.31 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.57 : 202.28 = 124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.57/202.28 = 124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.57x = 202.28 × 124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.57x = 25,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,145.43/146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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