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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.63, 202.28 and 107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.63, 202.28 and 107.27 is: 147.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.63 : 202.28 = 107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.63/202.28 = 107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.63x = 202.28 × 107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.63x = 21,699.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,699.35/146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.98

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