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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.62, 202.26 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.62, 202.26 and 87.56 is: 120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.62 : 202.26 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.62/202.26 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.62x = 202.26 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.62x = 17,709.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,709.89/146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.79

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