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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.63, 202.30 and 87.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.63, 202.30 and 87.59 is: 120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.63 : 202.30 = 87.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.63/202.30 = 87.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.63x = 202.30 × 87.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.63x = 17,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,719.74/146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.84

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