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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.69, 202.45 and 81.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.69, 202.45 and 81.21 is: 112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.69 : 202.45 = 81.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.69/202.45 = 81.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.69x = 202.45 × 81.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.69x = 16,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,440.76/146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.08

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