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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 202.57 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 202.57 and 131.13 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 202.57 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/202.57 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 202.57 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 26,562.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,562.68/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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