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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.66, 202.04 and 121.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.66, 202.04 and 121.59 is: 167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.66 : 202.04 = 121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.66/202.04 = 121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.66x = 202.04 × 121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.66x = 24,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,565.44/146.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.50

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