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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.61, 202.37 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.61, 202.37 and 105.15 is: 145.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.61 : 202.37 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.61/202.37 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.61x = 202.37 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.61x = 21,279.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,279.19/146.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.14

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