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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.74, 202.37 and 94.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.74, 202.37 and 94.29 is: 130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.74 : 202.37 = 94.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.74/202.37 = 94.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.74x = 202.37 × 94.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.74x = 19,081.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,081.60/146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.04

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