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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 202.44 and 94.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 202.44 and 94.17 is: 129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 202.44 = 94.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/202.44 = 94.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 202.44 × 94.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 19,063.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,063.77/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.95

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