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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.68, 202.06 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.68, 202.06 and 120.76 is: 166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.68 : 202.06 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.68/202.06 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.68x = 202.06 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.68x = 24,400.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,400.77/146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.35

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