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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.72, 202.56 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.72, 202.56 and 95.12 is: 131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.72 : 202.56 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.72/202.56 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.72x = 202.56 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.72x = 19,267.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,267.51/146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.32

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