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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.58, 202.03 and 142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.58, 202.03 and 142.22 is: 196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.58 : 202.03 = 142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.58/202.03 = 142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.58x = 202.03 × 142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.58x = 28,732.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,732.86/146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.03

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