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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.68, 202.36 and 91.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.68, 202.36 and 91.45 is: 126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.68 : 202.36 = 91.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.68/202.36 = 91.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.68x = 202.36 × 91.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.68x = 18,505.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,505.82/146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.16

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