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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 202.38 and 91.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 202.38 and 91.41 is: 126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 202.38 = 91.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/202.38 = 91.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 202.38 × 91.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 18,499.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,499.56/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.10

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