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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.71, 202.48 and 84.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.71, 202.48 and 84.55 is: 116.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.71 : 202.48 = 84.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.71/202.48 = 84.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.71x = 202.48 × 84.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.71x = 17,119.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,119.98/146.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.69

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