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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.72, 202.38 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.72, 202.38 and 94.25 is: 130.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.72 : 202.38 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.72/202.38 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.72x = 202.38 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.72x = 19,073.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,073.13/146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.00

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