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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.64, 202.59 and 115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.64, 202.59 and 115.73 is: 159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.64 : 202.59 = 115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.64/202.59 = 115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.64x = 202.59 × 115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.64x = 23,445.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,445.74/146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.89

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