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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.65, 202.54 and 111.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.65, 202.54 and 111.62 is: 154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.65 : 202.54 = 111.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.65/202.54 = 111.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.65x = 202.54 × 111.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.65x = 22,607.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,607.51/146.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.16

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