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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.76, 202.54 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.76, 202.54 and 105.44 is: 145.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.76 : 202.54 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.76/202.54 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.76x = 202.54 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.76x = 21,355.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,355.82/146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.52

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