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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.72, 202.44 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.72, 202.44 and 94.96 is: 131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.72 : 202.44 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.72/202.44 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.72x = 202.44 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.72x = 19,223.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,223.70/146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.02

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