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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.63, 202.36 and 84.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.63, 202.36 and 84.47 is: 116.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.63 : 202.36 = 84.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.63/202.36 = 84.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.63x = 202.36 × 84.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.63x = 17,093.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,093.64/146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.58

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