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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.63, 202.39 and 91.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.63, 202.39 and 91.37 is: 126.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.63 : 202.39 = 91.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.63/202.39 = 91.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.63x = 202.39 × 91.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.63x = 18,492.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,492.65/146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.12

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