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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.62, 201.99 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.62, 201.99 and 121.56 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.62 : 201.99 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.62/201.99 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.62x = 201.99 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.62x = 24,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,553.90/146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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