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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.64, 202.32 and 107.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.64, 202.32 and 107.84 is: 148.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.64 : 202.32 = 107.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.64/202.32 = 107.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.64x = 202.32 × 107.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.64x = 21,818.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,818.19/146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.79

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