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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.65, 202.37 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.65, 202.37 and 81.15 is: 111.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.65 : 202.37 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.65/202.37 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.65x = 202.37 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.65x = 16,422.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,422.33/146.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.99

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