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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.60, 202.36 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.60, 202.36 and 102.96 is: 142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.60 : 202.36 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.60/202.36 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.60x = 202.36 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.60x = 20,834.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,834.99/146.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.12

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