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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.73, 202.36 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.73, 202.36 and 91.50 is: 126.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.73 : 202.36 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.73/202.36 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.73x = 202.36 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.73x = 18,515.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,515.94/146.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.19

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