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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.69, 202.39 and 84.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.69, 202.39 and 84.50 is: 116.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.69 : 202.39 = 84.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.69/202.39 = 84.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.69x = 202.39 × 84.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.69x = 17,101.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,101.96/146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.59

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