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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.65, 202.15 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.65, 202.15 and 115.52 is: 159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.65 : 202.15 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.65/202.15 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.65x = 202.15 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.65x = 23,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,352.08/146.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.23

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