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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.75, 202.41 and 96.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.75, 202.41 and 96.29 is: 132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.75 : 202.41 = 96.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.75/202.41 = 96.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.75x = 202.41 × 96.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.75x = 19,489.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,489.54/146.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.81

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