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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.67, 202.44 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.67, 202.44 and 87.66 is: 120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.67 : 202.44 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.67/202.44 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.67x = 202.44 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.67x = 17,745.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,745.89/146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.99

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