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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.75, 202.48 and 115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.75, 202.48 and 115.67 is: 159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.75 : 202.48 = 115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.75/202.48 = 115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.75x = 202.48 × 115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.75x = 23,420.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,420.86/146.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.60

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