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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.75, 202.52 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.75, 202.52 and 81.27 is: 112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.75 : 202.52 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.75/202.52 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.75x = 202.52 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.75x = 16,457.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,457.38/146.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.15

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