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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.58, 202.32 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.58, 202.32 and 99.96 is: 137.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.58 : 202.32 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.58/202.32 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.58x = 202.32 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.58x = 20,223.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,223.91/146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.97

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