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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.69, 202.34 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.69, 202.34 and 94.21 is: 129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.69 : 202.34 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.69/202.34 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.69x = 202.34 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.69x = 19,062.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,062.74/146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.95

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