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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.60, 202.07 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.60, 202.07 and 113.81 is: 156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.60 : 202.07 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.60/202.07 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.60x = 202.07 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.60x = 22,997.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,997.02/146.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.87

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