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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.60, 202.28 and 84.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.60, 202.28 and 84.43 is: 116.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.60 : 202.28 = 84.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.60/202.28 = 84.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.60x = 202.28 × 84.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.60x = 17,078.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,078.50/146.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.50

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