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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.68, 202.52 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.68, 202.52 and 105.36 is: 145.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.68 : 202.52 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.68/202.52 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.68x = 202.52 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.68x = 21,337.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,337.51/146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.47

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