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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.64, 202.30 and 91.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.64, 202.30 and 91.36 is: 126.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.64 : 202.30 = 91.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.64/202.30 = 91.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.64x = 202.30 × 91.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.64x = 18,482.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,482.15/146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.03

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