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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.59, 202.36 and 104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.59, 202.36 and 104.61 is: 144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.59 : 202.36 = 104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.59/202.36 = 104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.59x = 202.36 × 104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.59x = 21,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,168.88/146.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.41

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