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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.61, 202.33 and 81.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.61, 202.33 and 81.12 is: 111.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.61 : 202.33 = 81.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.61/202.33 = 81.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.61x = 202.33 × 81.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.61x = 16,412.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,412.73/146.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.95

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