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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.76, 202.60 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.76, 202.60 and 115.58 is: 159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.76 : 202.60 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.76/202.60 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.76x = 202.60 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.76x = 23,416.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,416.02/146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.55

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