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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.76, 202.48 and 105.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.76, 202.48 and 105.38 is: 145.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.76 : 202.48 = 105.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.76/202.48 = 105.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.76x = 202.48 × 105.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.76x = 21,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,337.34/146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.39

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