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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.72, 202.56 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.72, 202.56 and 131.24 is: 181.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.72 : 202.56 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.72/202.56 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.72x = 202.56 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.72x = 26,583.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,583.97/146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.19

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