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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.71, 201.93 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.71, 201.93 and 105.20 is: 144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.71 : 201.93 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.71/201.93 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.71x = 201.93 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.71x = 21,242.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,242.39/146.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.79

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