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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.62, 202.26 and 105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.62, 202.26 and 105.22 is: 145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.62 : 202.26 = 105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.62/202.26 = 105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.62x = 202.26 × 105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.62x = 21,281.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,281.80/146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.15

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