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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.62, 202.32 and 84.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.62, 202.32 and 84.45 is: 116.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.62 : 202.32 = 84.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.62/202.32 = 84.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.62x = 202.32 × 84.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.62x = 17,085.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,085.92/146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.53

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