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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.61, 202.23 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.61, 202.23 and 115.49 is: 159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.61 : 202.23 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.61/202.23 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.61x = 202.23 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.61x = 23,356.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,356.05/146.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.31

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