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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.60, 202.15 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.60, 202.15 and 113.93 is: 157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.60 : 202.15 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.60/202.15 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.60x = 202.15 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.60x = 23,030.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,030.95/146.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.10

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