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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 202.23 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 202.23 and 111.78 is: 154.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 202.23 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/202.23 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 202.23 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 22,605.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,605.27/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.09

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