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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.64, 202.41 and 111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.64, 202.41 and 111.68 is: 154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.64 : 202.41 = 111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.64/202.41 = 111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.64x = 202.41 × 111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.64x = 22,605.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,605.15/146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.15

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