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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.74, 202.31 and 120.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.74, 202.31 and 120.41 is: 166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.74 : 202.31 = 120.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.74/202.31 = 120.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.74x = 202.31 × 120.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.74x = 24,359.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,359.55/146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.01

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