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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 202.44 and 84.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 202.44 and 84.51 is: 116.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 202.44 = 84.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/202.44 = 84.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 202.44 × 84.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 17,108.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,108.20/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.62

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